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(Priest, Writer) Eddie Long, an American pastor, led New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia from 1987 until his passing in 2017. During his tenure, the church expanded from 300 to 25,000 members. Long encountered scrutiny in a Senate investigation related to his church's tax-exempt status but was not convicted of any misconduct. He also dealt with civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, which he denied and resolved out of court. Long's career was characterized by achievements as well as controversies.
