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Religion
1:23 am
Thu December 13, 2012

From Gang Member To Hip-Hop Church Leader

Credit Edge Urban Fellowship
Pastor Troy Evans of Edge Urban Fellowship in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Originally published on Thu December 13, 2012 7:03 am

Troy Evans preaches at Edge Urban Fellowship in a rundown Grand Rapids, Mich., neighborhood known for prostitution. Inside what looks like an abandoned office building are walls covered by graffiti. There are tattooed people wearing baseball caps and jeans. Three 20-year-old men holding mics get ready to bust out some elaborate dance moves.

It may seem like a hip-hop show, but it's actually church.

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