Preachers of Detroit
The series focuses on powerful themes of faith, family, and friendship as these seven men and women of the cloth share their lives, transformations and triumphs in and out of the pulpit in Detroit, Michigan. The prominent pastors include: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Bishop Corletta Vaughn, Pastor Tim Alden, Pastor David Bullock, Bishop-Elect Clarence Langston, Pastor Don William Shelby Jr. and Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole. "Preachers of Detroit" showcases the unique perspective of men and women of God in their places of faith as well as throughout their lives outside of the church. From the challenges of being a woman bishop in a field that is dominated by men to keeping faith alive in a city that has faced tremendous hardship, these pastors are strong and resilient individuals who are not afraid to push boundaries in their communities.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Oxygen Media
- Reality
- TV-PG
The series focuses on powerful themes of faith, family, and friendship as these seven men and women of the cloth share their lives, transformations and triumphs in and out of the pulpit in Detroit, Michigan. The prominent pastors include: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Bishop Corletta Vaughn, Pastor Tim Alden, Pastor David Bullock, Bishop-Elect Clarence Langston, Pastor Don William Shelby Jr. and Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole. "Preachers of Detroit" showcases the unique perspective of men and women of God in their places of faith as well as throughout their lives outside of the church. From the challenges of being a woman bishop in a field that is dominated by men to keeping faith alive in a city that has faced tremendous hardship, these pastors are strong and resilient individuals who are not afraid to push boundaries in their communities.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2015
Episode 0
Meet the Preachers
Fri, Feb 13, 2015 44 mins
When Minister Deitrick Haddon returns to Detroit to take care of some family business, he is compelled to do something big for Detroit. He enlists the most prominent preachers of Detroit to produce a song and video to heal his hometown.
Episode 1
Detroit Is My City
Fri, Feb 20, 2015 44 mins
Bishop Charles Ellis invites his closest preacher friends to his house to discuss how to save the city of Detroit. Sparks fly when opinionated Pastor David Bullock starts pointing fingers at the other pastors.
Episode 2
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Fri, Feb 27, 2015 44 mins
The First Ladies of Detroit invite Female Bishop Corletta Vaughn into their circle, but feathers get ruffled when Corletta challenges them about submitting to their husbands. Pastor Bullock plans a rally for the disenfranchised people of Detroit, but is angered by the lack of support he receives from the other pastors.
Episode 3
Absence and Abstinence
Fri, Mar 6, 2015 44 mins
Pastor Shelby takes his daughter on her first date. Corletta's marriage shows cracks when it is revealed that her husband lives 500 miles away. As Clarence Langston approaches his consecration as Bishop, he embarks on a journey to reconcile his past.
Episode 4
Ladies First
Fri, Mar 13, 2015 44 mins
Bishop Corletta Vaughn shakes up the church by empowering women to rise above their submissive roles. Pastor Bullock and Pastor Alden butt heads over safe sex and Pastor Shelby cautions The Shelby 5 against going secular with their music.
Episode 5
Life Support
Fri, Mar 20, 2015 60 mins
At the insistence of friends and family, Pastor Bullock takes time away from his activism to try dating. Bishop Vaughn enlists her husband's help getting their grandson off the streets and Clarence Langston prepares for his Bishop consecration.
Episode 6
Save the Children
Fri, Mar 27, 2015 44 mins
Pastor Bullock steps in to aid the grieving family of a 3-year-old, who was gunned down in her Detroit home. Corletta scrambles to save her marriage after an explosive family counseling session. The Shelby 5 prepares for an upcoming concert.
Episode 7
Politics as Usual
Fri, Apr 3, 2015 44 mins
Pastor Bullock hopes to use Corletta's town hall meeting to spur his political aspirations, but when she fails to support him, he turns on her. The Shelby's help a young homeless mother. Dorinda is forced to confront the demons of her past.
Episode 8
Saints and Sinners
Fri, Apr 10, 2015 44 mins
After feeling slighted Pastor Bullock confronts Bishop Vaughn about not keeping her promises. The preachers children come together only to realize their differences. Bishop Langston helps a church member transition to life after prison.
Episode 9
Trials and Tribulations
Fri, Apr 17, 2015 60 mins
Courtney Shelby reveals an act of sexual sin from her past. Pastor Bullock vies for a vacant city council seat in Detroit, while the Shelby's and Vaughn's go on a double date that ends in disaster.
Episode 10
Divide and Conquer
Fri, Apr 24, 2015 44 mins
Bishop Vaughn contemplates divorcing her husband. Bishop Ellis throws a huge party to celebrate positive change and the Shelby's rally around their over-burdened daughter Courtney.