| George Craige Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | G. Craige Lewis July 19, 1969 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Occupation | Minister, Evangelist, Life Coach, Author, Speaker |
| Website | |
| EX Ministries | |
George Craige Lewis (born July 19, 1969)[1] is a Christian minister based in Arlington, Texas.[2] His message includes informing youth and parents about the spiritual influences of media and music. Lewis charges rap stars with hiding Satanic images in their music.[2] He is currently the pastor of the Arlington Bible Church.[3]
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Lewis preaches a message he says he received from God.[2] On his DVD The Truth Behind Hip Hop l Lewis states that heavy metal music has affected Caucasian youth across America by leading them to Satan worship, suicide, and drug use. Lewis believes that hip-hop culture is "the greatest attack on the youth of the world".[2] Conversely, hip hop has resulted in the same for African American youth.[4] Lewis also challenges people to see that rap music and hip hop are not the same. He states that hip hop is a sub-culture and a religion, not a genre of music.[5] Although Lewis is mostly known for his message against hip hop culture and what he considers false doctrine, he also preaches about the importance of family and encourages youth on his weekly radio show on KHVN in Dallas, Texas. Lewis and EX Ministries also offers followers to subscribe to the Daily Word delivered Monday-Friday.[6]
Lewis has been criticized as an extremist who hates secular music of any kind and misrepresents the Hip-hop culture.[2] Lewis has also targeted Christian leaders, including Kirk Franklin, and T.D. Jakes.[7] His ministry has also encouraged the destruction of CD and other hip-hop merchandise.[7] On his official website Lewis provides responses to critics of his ministry.[8]