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Wayne Chaney Jr. is senior pastor at Antioch Church of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, the "leading church" in the community[1] with over 1,000 members.[2][3] The church was founded by Chaney's grandfather.[2]
Wayne Chaney Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wayne Chaney Jr. |
| Nationality | United States |
| Spouse | Myesha Chaney |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Pastor, Author, Entrepreneur |
In October 2013, Chaney made his television debut on “Preachers of L.A.” which is a crowd-pleasing show on the Oxygen channel that follows six heads of churches through their personal and spiritual lives.[4]
Personal life
Chaney is a graduate of Morehouse College and Luther Rice University Seminary.[2]
Wayne is the grandson of the late Dr. T.M. Chambers, Sr. as well as the late Rev. Joe Chaney, Jr.[1]
Wayne Chaney Jr. is married to Myesha Chaney. They have three children; Wayne, Reign, and Cadence.
Filmography and TV Appearances
According to The Christian Post, Wayne and Myesha Cheney agrees to "showcase " their marriage on television in order to represent "a Godly marriage on television."[5][6] A controversy arose around pastor Cheney's statement that "We want people to know you can be saved, sanctified, and sexual... God made us that way."[7][8] Chaney, his wife, and the other "Preachers" were criticized in the press for the affluent lifestyles the program portrayed them as living.[19 November 2014 1]
Honors and Awards
Chaney received the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Maker Award from the city of Long Beach. [9][10]
| President of the California National African American Network, Southern Baptist Convention |
| Board Member of the National African American Network |
| Executive Board of the California Southern Baptist Convention |
| Executive Board of Global Tribe International |
| President Emeritus of the Long Beach Minister's Alliance |
References
- ^ a b c "'Preachers of LA' Portrays the Drama Behind High-Profile Pastors". Atlanta Black Star. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ a b c Hale-Burns, Pamela (25 January 2008). "Pastor's legacy lives on at Antioch Baptist Church". Press Telegram. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Rescola, Duke (12 July 2009). "Uplifting Experience". Press Telegram. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (30 August 2014). "Praise the Lord, and Chase the Ratings". New York Times. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Tomasos, Christine (2 October 2014). "'Preachers of L.A.' Pastor Wayne Cheney Wants to Provide Alternative to 'Love And Hip-Hop' Relationships". The Christian Post. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Scott, Tracy (1 October 2014). "Wayne, Myesha Chaney talk making marriage work". S2Smagazine. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Tomasos, Christine (30 October 2013). "'Preachers Of L.A.' Pastor Wayne Cheney Explains 'Saved, Sanctified and Sexual'". The Christian Post. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Wills, Cortney (24 October 2014). "Pastor Wayne Chaney Talks Luxe Living; Defends 'Preachers Of L.A.'". CocoaFab. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Canalis, John (5 January 2010). "MLK Peace Maker Awards recipients announced". Press Telegram. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ Mellen, Greg (10 January 2010). "Parade to honor Martin Luther King Jr. will wrap up Peace Week". Press Telegram. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
President Emeritus of the Long Beach Minister's Alliance [1]
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