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The Rev. Al Sharpton, left, was among the audience members witnessing the installation of Rev. K.W. Tulloss as president of the Baptist Ministers Conference (BMC) of Los Angeles and Southern California. A capacity crowd attended the ceremony at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on Feb. 18 as Tulloss took the oath to lead the 100-year-old organization. (Ian Foxx Photo)
Choosing another young minister to head their organization, the Baptist Ministers Conference (BMC) of Los Angeles and Southern California elected the Rev. K.W. Tulloss as president on Jan. 14. He succeeds the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson, the pastor of Southern St. Paul Baptist Church in Los Angeles who stepped down in May 2018 after a five-year tenure as the youngest president in BMC’s history. For the past seven months, the Rev. L.A. Kessee, pastor of Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles, has served as interim president. Tulloss, who is the pastor of Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church in Los
L.A. Pastor, BMC’s youngest-ever president, led group in successfully tackling spiritual and social justice issues After more than five years leading the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC), the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson will step down as president. Fortunately, his move is not due to scandal or disgrace, but rather his choice in light of his growing ministry and increasing involvement in the civic arena. Elected as the youngest president in BMC’s history, Thompson is the pastor of Southern Baptist Church in Los Angeles. His charge has expanded to include spiritual leadership of St. Paul Baptist
Miracle Christian Fellowship Church presents “Moving Forward” on Feb. 2-4, at 7 p.m., at Ramada Plaza LAX, 5250 W. El Segundo Blvd., in Hawthorne. Pastor Solomon Akharamen is the guest preacher. Testimonies, anointing and prayers will be offered.. To learn more, call (832) 486-9665. Mount Olive Lutheran Church hosts “Community Sing featuring Melanie DeMore” on Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., at 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., in Santa Monica. A renowned vocalist and songwriter, DeMore’s music features African-American folk music, spirituals, traditional ballads and her own original compositions. The suggested donation is $20. Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meet
The members of Grace Temple Baptist Church in Los Angeles have unanimously elected the Rev. Rodney J. Howard as their overseer. In this position, Howard will administer the church until a new pastor is named to succeed the late Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Sr., who passed away on February 26. Broadous had served 20 years as the spiritual leader of Grace Temple. According to Elliott Morgan, chairman of the Deacons’ Ministry, the church selected Howard on April 21 following several congregational meetings and consultations with Pastors Xavier L. Thompson and C. Lamar Simmons. Both ministers, along with Howard, were close
Clergy and laity from throughout Southern California gathered at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on May 9 to salute the long and distinguished ministry of the Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, the senior pastor of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The uplifting event, sponsored by the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC), featured tributes and recognitions from several ministers who have been influenced by Drake’s strong commitment to Christian and community service. Drake will retire from the pastoral ministry in June after decades of preaching, teaching and leading hundreds to Christ. “I’m here today,
The Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake will retire from the pastoral ministry in June after decades of preaching, teaching and leading hundreds to Christ. As the spiritual leader of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Drake touched thousands during long career of his Christian and community service. In recognition of his incredible impact on the Los Angeles area, the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC) will salute to Dr. Drake on Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr.