Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit, where her husband is senior pastor. In March 2021, Bishop Sheard was elected to serve as the Presiding Bishop of the COGIC denomination, thus making her the First Lady of the COGIC denomination at-large as well. Together they have two children: Kierra "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (1987) and John Drew "J. Drew" Sheard II (1989). Another pregnancy ended in a stillbirth. Kiki is also a gospel recording artist, with four albums, plus various projects to her credit. J. Drew is a musician and producer who often plays drums for the Clark Sisters. Health In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled bariatric surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted 6 months , but Clark-Sheard says she made a miraculousChristian Music Planet recovery. Tours and concerts (1989) The Clark Sisters: Bringing It Back Home (1997) Finally Karen (2007-2008) The Clark Sisters: Live One Last Time Tour (2016-2017) Festival Of Praise (2016-2017) McDonald's Celebration of Gospel (2020) The Clark Sisters Virtual Experience Filmography 1983 Gospel (documentary) 2009 "Stellar Awards" (Donnie McClurkin) 2010 Blessed & Cursed (movie) 2010 "BET Awards"(All Star) 2010 "Trumpet Awards" (The Clark Sisters) 2011 "Stellar Awards" ( Kirk Franklin tribute) 2011–2012 Church Girl (stage play) 2012 For Richer or Poorer (stage play) 2012 "BMI Urban Music Awards" (Mariah Carey tribute) 2013 "The Sheards" 2013 "BET Celebration of Gospel" 2014 "The BET Honors" 2017 "Xscape: Still Kickin It" (Xscape Rocks the Stage, Episode 4) 2020 The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (movie) 2021 Miracles Across 125th Street2021 Song and Story: Amazing GraceDiscography Compilations 2011: The Ultimate Collection – compilation Studio albums Jul. 2002: 2nd Chance Nov. 2003: The Heavens Are Telling Jan. 2006: It's Not Over Apr. 2010: All in One Live albums Nov. 1997: Finally Karen Jul. 2015: Destined to Win Awards BET Awards The BET Awards are awarded annually by the Black Entertainment Television network. Karen Clark Sheard has received 3 nominations. Dove Awards The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. The Clark Sisters have won 2 awards from 8 nominations. Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Karen Clark Sheard has won