A video circulating on social media shows a disruptive incident that occurred inside New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where an unidentified White preacher interrupted a gathering and publicly rebuked the church, its leadership, and members.
According to eyewitness accounts and footage shared online, the individual entered the sanctuary and loudly declared that congregants were "going to hell" if they continued attending New Birth. He proceeded to denounce the church's former pastor, Eddie Long, and rebuked current senior pastor Jamal Bryant and his wife, Dr. Karri Turner Bryant.
The preacher also accused Pastor Bryant of "racism," a remark many observers interpreted as a reaction to Bryant's recent civil rights advocacy and high-profile economic justice initiatives, including his TargetFast campaign. Some online commentators have suggested the incident may also be connected to intensified media attention surrounding Dr. Turner Bryant in recent weeks.
Video footage shows congregants appearing stunned as the man continued his denunciations. After several moments, church security calmly intervened and peacefully escorted the individual out of the building. No injuries were reported, and the service was able to continue.
At this time, the identity of the preacher has not been confirmed, and no official affiliation with a church, organization, or political group has been publicly established. Church officials have not indicated whether further action will be taken.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion online about church security, protest tactics within worship spaces, and the increasingly volatile intersection of religion, politics, and public activism.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has not yet released a formal statement, but the calm resolution of the situation has been noted by many as a testament to the church's commitment to safety and order amid unexpected disruption.
