该剧描述一个以孟菲斯巨型教堂为核心的生活故事，典型的OWN风格。主人公是一位早已看破红尘的传教士，与母亲的关系非常疏远。

The Greenleaf family struggle in the aftermath of Mac"s release; Lady Mae makes a last-ditch attempt to save the Bishop; Basie"s announcement opens a rift between the Bishop and Jacob.