Bishop Weeks' reality dating show a no-show

Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III’s leap into a reality dating show was about as problematic as his failed marriage to national evangelist Juanita Bynum.

The first full episode of “Who Will Be the Next Mrs. Weeks” was postponed because of incomplete contract negotiations with a reality television producer. Those who logged onto www.bishopweeks.com Tuesday saw what seemed like an infomercial about Weeks instead of the lively conversation about dating featured in the reality show’s promo.

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Jason Getz/jgetz@ajc.com

Bishop Thomas Weeks, on probation for attacking his wife, evangelist Juanita Bynum, is participating in an internet reality show as part of his search for his next wife.

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“The show was modified due to the fact of ongoing talks with network producers and network stations who are ramped up to do the first Christian reality dating program,” Weeks said.

Technical difficulties delayed the noon launch of Weeks’ redesigned Web site and its programming. Church officials say teases from “Who Will Be the Next Mrs. Weeks” will be released throughout the week.

Weeks says he doesn’t date yet. But he wants to move on with his life and mend his broken heart. He and Bynum divorced in June after a 15-month separation. “I still hurt,” Weeks said. “I didn’t get married to be divorced.”

The show’s intro features Weeks sitting on his desk in a dark suit and a bow tie while candlelight flickers in the background and soft music plays. He rattles on about upcoming events and finally, the taboos of dating his reality show will address like sex.

” ‘Who will be the Next Mrs. Weeks’ is an open dialogue for us to talk — good, bad or indifferent,” Weeks said. “You know in the church we really don’t talk about hot topic issues, we bury it. We become silent.”

Other footage features Weeks working at church and talking to pastors about their relationships.

Weeks is inviting his followers to observe his personal life so they can get a Christian perspective on dating and coping with the desire for intimacy. The Pentecostal pastor will soon release a book about the subject called “Finding Yourself While In Transition.”

Weeks is still serving probation for attacking Bynum in August 2007 outside of the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault as a first offender and has completed the required community service hours and anger management counseling.

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By khahliso

Nov 18, 2008 7:06 AM | Link to this

what is going on, are these the sings of the end times?.. i'm not sure what is going on, but all i can say is that May the good Lord save us all. I know that it is His desire that we may be with Him when the trumpet sound. and as a fellow christian i pray that all of us may live a life that reflects God's glory. Iknow that God loves us all. Be blessed.

By Min. Damita Johnson

Nov 18, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this

Bishop Weeks III is a Godly man who is still searching for his better half!!Like most of us.but he is doing it in such a way, that the entire world can see and critique him-but how dare we!!He is still a man who deserves to Love and be Loved like the rest of us!!we all have something wee need to work out, none of us are perfected yet or else we wouldn't be here!!It's about time that some of us who call ourselves Christian step up to the plate and do what is right!!!I applaud Bishop Weeks III for his courage in his endeavor and I pray him much success becasue one thing we as Christians need is the truth about what marriage really is and what it takes to be married!!It's a battle and it's more than working a job or raising children it's life!!!We need people like him and others to tell the truth and put to rest the lies the world is telling us!!We need strong men and women of God to stand up and say I'm having this kind of problems and I need help what can I do to keep my marriage!!he started that with his ex and I would like to encourage him and others to continue forward and press on, and besides he seems to be a good man-I wouldn't mind getting to know him-have him court me as a potential but I don't like the thought or reality of knowing there might be someone else-it's either you're trying to get to know me or someone else not both of us at the same time.
Bishop Weeks III, your congregation, your people who assist you in this Oi send many Blessings and much success!!!

By Forgiven

Nov 17, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

In times & situations like these, we need a Savour. I have one - His name is Jesus. I offer Him to you instead of another wife! He is the Answer

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