The Ambassador (William Branch)

The Ambassador
Birth name William Tyrone Branch
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Genres Christian music, hip-hop
Years active 1991-present
Labels Cross Movement Records 1991-2009 Xist Music 2011
Website The Ambassador Online

William “Duce” Branch a.k.a. “The Ambassador” or “Ambassador” is a Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the group The Cross Movement.[1][2] Branch is the former president of Cross Movement Ministries. He is an alumnus of Dallas Theological Seminary and has a Master in Theology degree graduating with honors.

Around 2009, Branch was caught in a relationship outside of his marriage. The event was a major setback in his career and it resulted in him being released from The Cross Movement record label, and also from his pastoral position at his church in Philadelphia. News spread quickly of the affair and Branch finally wrote a letter to multiple sites explaining his apologies and final thoughts on the affair. An interview was held in 2011 on the matter. Branch, and his wife Michelle, both showed up for the interview and Branch explained that the relationship was mostly due to non-communication between him and his wife. He also stated that the relationship was "non-sexual, but definitely inappropriate". Branch went through counseling and spiritual revival, and came to release his new album Stop the Funeral under a new record label, Xist Music, which he helped form along with Emanuel Lambert ( Better known as Da' T.R.U.T.H. ) and two other artists under the label.

"Genuine repentance and restoration are the hallmark of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and of true believers. Restoration starts an amazing healing process that is transforming for all who sin and come short of God's glory. By God's grace the Ambassador's restoration to his marriage and to his calling in ministry are both exemplary of the forgiveness and healing power of Jesus Christ". --"Walking The Talk" (2010, July)

Contents

Discography

Albums

Year Album
1999 Christology: In Laymen's Terms
  • 1st solo album
  • Released: November 9, 1999
2005 The Thesis
  • 2nd solo album
  • Released: May 17, 2005
2008 The Chop Chop: From Milk to Meat
  • 3rd solo album
  • Released: September 23, 2008
2011 Stop The Funeral
  • 4th solo album
  • Released: July 12, 2011

Guest appearances

With The Cross Movement

Music videos

See also

References

  1. ^ Farias, Andrea. (2005). "Review: The Thesis", Christianity Today
  2. ^ Hyde, Jesse. (2005, December 8). "Hip-hop's Public Enemy", Dallas Observer

External links