# Bibleway Church Of God In Christ – What Do You Say About Jesus
The Bibleway Church of God in Christ released this spiritual offering in 1980 through QCA Custom Pressing, capturing the vibrant gospel sound of the era. This vinyl represents a significant moment in church music history when congregational groups began documenting their worship experiences on record, blending traditional hymnal sensibilities with contemporary soul and funk influences.
What Do You Say About Jesus showcases a dynamic fusion of funk and soul underpinnings with earnest gospel conviction. The album opens with the title track's contemplative question, setting a reflective tone before transitioning into more rhythmically energetic numbers. "Saved" and "Jesus Will Work It Out" exemplify the funkier arrangements that propel much of the record, with groovy basslines and syncopated rhythms typical of 1980s gospel production.
The standout tracks demonstrate remarkable range. The extended title track "What Do You Say About Jesus" at nine minutes builds progressively, allowing the ensemble to develop its message with spiritual intensity. "All You Need Is In Jesus" similarly stretches to over six minutes, giving the arrangement space to breathe. Meanwhile, shorter devotional pieces like "Time Is Winding Up" and "Since Jesus Came Into My Life" provide intimate moments of vulnerability.
Throughout the album, the church's choir delivers performances marked by collective joy and authentic devotion. The production quality typical of custom pressings lends an intimate, almost bootleg-like character that emphasizes the raw emotion over polished studio perfection. This record captures a specific moment in American gospel music when local church groups wielded unprecedented access to vinyl production, creating powerful documents of faith that remain compelling listening today.
