Juanita Bynum

Juanita Bynum was born on January 16, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up attending the St. Luke Church of God in Christ. She is an American gospel singer, author, and pastor who has built a career that spans both ministry and music. She gained prominence as a speaker and preacher, notably for her "No More Sheets" sermon, and has been described by *The New York Times* as a prominent black female television evangelist. Alongside her work as a Pentecostal televangelist, Bynum has released several gospel albums. Her 2006 release, *A Piece of My Passion*, reached No. 55 on the Billboard 200 chart and helped establish her as a platinum gospel recording artist. Her catalog includes songs such as "I Don't Mind Waiting," "Behind The Veil," "Overflow," and "Jesus, What a Wonder." She also collaborated with Jonathan Butler on the project *Gospel Goes Classical*. Bynum is also the author of books including *The Threshing Floor*. Her music and ministry have remained centered on worship, with recordings like "You Are Great," "Like A Dew," and "My Life" reflecting that focus.