Nixed from ‘American Idol,’ worship leader sees ‘perfect plan’
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)--Although worship leader Jeff Johnson didn't make the next round for this season's "American Idol" competition, he believes God has a reason for the outcome.
Worship leader’s next round on ‘American Idol’ airs this week
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| Still in the mix Worship leader Jeff Johnson remains in the running so far this season in the “American Idol” competition, hoping “to relay a bold message for Christ” during this week’s episodes. |
The next round of competition will be aired Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. Eastern and Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Johnson's faith was evident during the show's Jan. 25 episode, when he was shown praying with a group of contestants and, in a voice-over, told of his ministry as a worship leader and said he hopes to use his American Idol experience to share his faith.
"Back in September, I auditioned in New Orleans with around 8,000 other people," Johnson recounted. "At first, I just thought it would be fun to be part of the craziness of auditioning for the show.
Church packs American Airlines Center; 34,800 attend 2 Christmas Eve services
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)--It wasn’t a Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball game or a rock concert that drew thousands to the American Airlines Center during the holidays, but two Christmas Eve services sponsored by Fellowship Church in suburban Grapevine.
