Bishop Eddie Long

Background and Age

Eddie Lee Long was born on May 12, 1953 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Long was educated at Interdenominational Theological Center and North Carolina Central University.

Marriage, Wife, and Kids

Long got married to Dabara Houston in 1981 with whom he had a son named Edward. The marriage was brief before the couple got divorced. Long had a violent and vicious temper and Houston was a victim of abusive treatment. She claimed that he beat her when she was pregnant. Fearing for their safety, Houston took her little son with her and ran away from their Fairburn home. Long denied all the allegations. The custody of their 2-year-old son was awarded to Houston.

In 1990, Long married Vanessa Griffin. They had three children named Eric, Jared, and Taylor.

Career and Net Worth

Bishop Long was a revolutionary spiritual leader, motivational speaker, and a best-selling author. Globally, he was recognized as a gifted charismatic orator, with an influential voice.

Bishop Long’s broadcast, Taking Authority aired on Trinity Broadcast Network and reaches 172 countries and was viewed by more than 270 million people. The broadcast has won him an Emmy Award. His messages of faith have also been documented in his books. He was one of the most famous pastors in Georgia. He was the CEO of the New Birth Christian Academy, a private school, which opened in 1993.

Bishop Long produced Musical Theater of Hope for television. It was directed by Robert Townsend and the R&B vocalist Howard Hewett starred in it. His CD Bishop Long and Friends: The Kingdom Volume One, featuring Gospel stars, Dorinda Clark, Cole, TyeTribbett, and Mary.