You Really Need to Know about Bishop John Drew Sheard — Facts about Karen Clark Sheard's Husband

Grab all the details on the facts related to the husband Bishop John Drew Sheard of the gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard.

Karen Clark Sheard has been prominent in the gospel music industry for years as a member of the 'Clark Sisters.' Alongside her career with the group, she's also worked as a solo artist and released five albums. Among her albums, her first one 'Finally Karen' rose her to fame with its song 'Balm in Gilead.'

Karen Clark Sheard has had a fulfilling career in her professional life. Similarly, she's also had success in her personal life. She's married to her one and only husband, Bishop John Drew Sheard. They've been married for a long time now, for about 36 years, and there's been no strain in their marriage so far. Karen's husband, Bishop John Drew, is a relatively unknown figure to most of her fans. So, today, let's get to know more about Karen's husband of 36 years.

John Drew Sheard Is a Minister Based on Detroit

Bishop John Drew Sheard works as a minister in Detroit. He is a senior pastor of 'Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ' there. 

John Drew Sheard is a Detroit-based minister.
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Karen's husband has been a factor in Karen's success over the years. He's been a supportive husband, that is why they are living a long-time happy married life for about 36 years.

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John Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard Married on June 16, 1984

John Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard married on June 16, 1984. They have been married for about 36 years, and Karen's been married only to John in her life.

John and Karen are married for about 36 years.
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In 2001, Karen Clark Sheard suffered a near-death experience as one of her blood vessels burst during minor surgery. The doctors gave her a 2% survival chance, but she was able to defy the odds and survive it. The experience inspired her to name her second album '2nd Chance.'  

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John Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard Share Two Children

John and Karen have two children in total, one son and one daughter. The elder one, daughter Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard, was born in 1987 and the younger one, son John Drew 'J. Drew' Sheard II was born in 1989. 

John and Karen share two children, Kierra and John Sheard II.
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Karen's children have followed her footsteps, making their name in the music industry just like her. Her daughter, Kierra 'Kiki', has already established herself as a reputed gospel recording artist. She has released four albums of her own so far, and she's active in several other projects.

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Karen's son John Drew "J. Drew" Sheard II is also a musician and producer. He is married and also has two children, a son, and a daughter. His son's name is Jacob Dillon Sheard, and his daughter's name is Kali Drew Sheard.

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