Stephan A. Davis succeeds the late Bishop Eddie Long

New Birth Missionary Church in Lithonia has appointed a new pastor to succeed the late Bishop Eddie Long, who recently passed away after battling an aggressive form of cancer.

During service Sunday morning, church officials formally introduced the new senior pastor, Bishop Stephen A. Davis, to the congregation. His installation is effective immediately.                  

Davis comes from New Birth Birmingham, where he served as the senior pastor. 

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