New Birth Church Offers $10,000.00 Reward in Murder of Dekalb County Executive

Lithonia, GA - (ChristianPRgroup.com) - New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Marc A. Stewart.

According to Gwinnett County Police, the body of the 38 year old DeKalb County Businessman was found late Saturday night on February 14, 2009 near Duluth, Georgia. Stewart was reported missing on Wednesday, February 11, 2009.

Stewart was a faithful member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia and a well known DeKalb county record company executive.

"We offer our deepest sympathy and support to Stewart's family and pray that God will comfort their pain and sorrow during this time of deep grief," says Bishop Eddie L. Long, senior pastor, New Birth Church. "We are hopeful that the reward offer will assist investigators in finding justice for the Stewart family and send a message to the community that the killing must stop."

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (770) 513-5300 or call anonymously on the Gwinnett County Police Department's tip line at (770) 513-5390. The public should not contact New Birth Church with information about the investigation.

About New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Internationally recognized as a premiere faith-based organization that leads extensive ministries, catering to children, families, community, business and public outreach initiatives, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church located in Lithonia, Georgia, under the leadership of Bishop Eddie L. Long has a membership of more than 25,000. The mission of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is to lead the world to worship God through serving, loving, evangelizing, and making disciples. New Birth is located at 6400 Woodrow Road in Lithonia, Georgia, 30038. For more information visit: www.NewBirth.org.