Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, with a congregation of 25,000. Investigated 2007 as part of a Senate probe into the finances of six wealthy megachurches.
[1] Subject of four separate lawsuits filed September 2010 by former male parishioners, alleging that Long gave them gifts of cars and international travel, while coercing them into sex.
Father: Floyd Long
Mother: Hattie Long
Wife: Dabara S. Houston (m. 1981, div. 1985)
Wife: Vanessa Griffin (m. 1990, until his death, four sons)
Son: Eric
Son: Edward (youth pastor)
Son: Jared
Son: Taylor
High School: North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville, NC (1972)
University: BBA, North Carolina Central University
Theological: MDiv, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA
Theological: PhD Pastoral Ministry, International College of Excellence (unaccredited)
Administrator: Trustee, North Carolina Central University (2002-)
Bishop Eddie Long Ministries Inc.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Pastor (1987-)
Ford Motors (fired)
Sexual Harassment Paid undisclosed amount to settle lawsuit (2011)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
Daddy's Little Girls (12-Feb-2007)
