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American Black Journal
The Role of Pastors’ Spouses in the Church
Season 49
Episode 52
A look inside the lives of pastors and their spouses, traditionally called First Ladies and First Gentlemen in the African American church, to see how they support the ministry individually and as a couple together. Plus, producer Marcus Green talks with Detroit Church Pastor Sonny Smith and his wife Sherita about staring their ministry and serving the church congregation together.
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