Video :: Bishop Eddie Long Announces, “I’m taking time off.”

A few days ago, the negative press surrounding Eddie Long, heightened. On Friday, Bishop Eddie Long’s wife, Vanessa G. Long, filed for divorce. His wife released the following statement:

“After a great deal of deliberation and prayer, I have decided to terminate my marriage to Bishop Eddie L. Long. Accordingly, I authorized my attorneys to file for divorce on December 1, 2011.It is my sincere hope that this matter can be resolved expeditiously, harmoniously, and fairly. I ask that you respect my privacy and that of my family, as my attorneys and I have agreed that we will not try this case in the media, and I do not intend to make any further statements concerning this matter.I also ask that the public pray for my entire family during this difficult period of transition.”

And on Sunday morning, the negative press continued. During Sunday morning service, Bishop Long announced that he was “taking time off” to work on his family. He explained:

“I’m going to take a little time off to work with my family…I do want you to know that this is, for me and my family, especially with me, one of the most difficult times and things I’ve had to face, and only because my strength, other than God, is in Miss Vanessa…And I want you to rest assured that I love her and she loves me. … In all the things that I’ve ever had to deal with and being pastor, my rock has been to be able to come home to a virtuous woman who always had peace in my house…”

Here is video footage of his announcement:

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