2008 Performers
Regina Belle
She is the wife and First Lady or First Servant as she is affectionately
referred to by the congregation at New Shield of Faith Christian Ministries,
where her husband John S. Battle is the Senior Pastor.

Canton Jones
Canton Jones began singing at the age of 5 in a vocal group founded
by his father. By the age of 16, he was writing for and producing records
for friends in his hometown.

Dottie Peoples
Dottie Peoples’ name embodies the spirit of who she is; a ‘people’
person who continually reaches out to others to uplift, encourage, and
inspire.

Candi Staton
Music legend Candi Staton continues to reinvent herself after 40 years
of recording classic songs.

VaShawn Mitchell
If the foundation of a thing is indicative of how far up it is going,
Vashawn Mitchell is about to soar! In this culture and time where everything
happens fast.

Debi Dixon
When you experience the voice of Debi Dixon three words come to mind,
melodious, anointed, and unique.

James Jackson & Atlanta Praise
With our Lord and Savior at the head of table, think James Jackson
& think anointed and on fire, the kind of praise & worship that can
touch a soul with the simplest melody.

Berean Church Mass Choir
Worship Choir is a very vital and exciting ministry at our church.
It has proved to be a real blessing to both the choir members and the
congregation.

Dorothy Norwood
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dorothy began singing and touring with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved to Chicago, Illinois,

Melinda Watts
Sharing the stage with artists such as Caesar, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans, it’s no surprise that Melinda Watts would live out her dream on the stage of Gospel Music.

Dr. Kim C. Davis
Some might say Dr. Kim C. Davis was born to worship. Her roots in the church go back some 80 years before her birth when her Great Grandmother, a local church and a congregation of churches.




