Champions of Faith

As Minister and Educator, Randall Displays Love of God

March 20, 2019

The L.A. Sentinel Religion section continues to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting Los Angeles-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Joyce L. Randall, Associate Minister – First AME Church and LAUSD Educator What is your ministry/profession? I have been an itinerant elder in the AME Church since 1995. I am in service at First AME, Los Angeles where the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd is the pastor. I am a career educator by profession and a teacher and program coordinator. What is the

Beaver Addresses Social and Health Disparities in Unincorporated L.A. County

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 13, 2019

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, , the L.A. Sentinel Religion section presents L.A.-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Dawnesha K. Beaver, MPH, MAT, Director of Business Operations and Strategy, New Mount Calvary Baptist Church What is the mission of this ministry? The mission of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership Pastor Sonja R. Dawson, is to reach persons beyond our walls, nurture them to mature disciples, equip them for witnessing and winning the lost through love that we may all be joined together

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Bankhead Grisham Touches Others Through Her Gifts and Ministries

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 21, 2018

This month, the L.A. Sentinel Religion section debuts “Champions of Faith,” a column about highlighting ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. In recognition of Women’s History Month, L.A. women will be featured during the month of March. What is your name and what is your ministry? I am Sheila Bankhead Grisham. Professionally, I am an attorney, however, I serve in several capacities with the Church of God in Christ, Inc. I am the Business and Professional Women’s co-chair under the Southern California First Jurisdiction’s Department of Women, the international vice president of