It pays to be Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's pastor. Rich Wilkerson Jr., the pastor who made headlines for officiating the nuptials to Hollywood's most famous couple, is getting his own reality show, People Magazine confirmed.
The Oxygen network announced Thursday that the new reality show, called "Rich in Faith," will focus on the lives of Wilkerson and his wife DawnChere, who also preaches the gospel. The Wilkersons, both 31, will "strive to change the perception of faith and belief to a new generation of seekers."
"We are on a journey to bring faith to our generation in a whole new way," he said in the exclusive clip obtained by People. "I come from a different perspective. I don't think that people are interested in a bunch of religion, like telling me what I can and can't do, but I think that people are interested in having a relationship with a higher power."
"There's no one else you want in your corner more than Rich and DawnCheré," said Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy, the show's producers. "From the famous to the nameless, their love for people is evident and we are honored that we get to share their story and words of hope with Oxygen viewers."
Rich is the son of Rich Wilkerson Sr., a former TBN televangelist who has turned Trinity Church into a non-denominational Christian megachurch, as previously reported by HNGN. The Wilkersons are preparing to launch Vous Church in downtown Miami.
The couple will be reaching out to young people to spread the gospel. However, their methods in evangelizing have been noted as unconventional.
"Pastor Rich Wilkerson made international headlines when he married friends Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in a glamorous wedding in Florence, Italy," stated the Oxygen press release, according to E! News. "But even though he preaches to the A-list, his true passion is sharing his faith with the world and being part of a movement of young believers."
"A more entertaining way of spreading the Gospel, this series not only walks with people through the struggles of their lives, but also sheds light on how Rich Wilkerson and his wife, DawnCheré, are committed to making church and faith fun as well as unexpected. With the entire family involved in the church, they are ready to share their innovative and thought-provoking ministering with both the believers and non-believers."
"Rich in Faith" premieres Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. ET on the Oxygen network.
