Pastor Foster Uses $500,000 Initiative to Assist Students in SoCal and Africa
October 16, 2024
Pastor John-Paul C. Foster has a tremendous vision for our youth and youth beyond. He wants to see children grow and thrive.
Breaking News
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- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
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Faithful Central Bible Church
Call 2 Worship – Feb. 1
February 1, 2024
Church and community event occurring around the greater Los Angeles area.
Earvin ‘Magic’ and Cookie Johnson Host Holiday Hope in Inglewood
November 23, 2023
Earvin “Magic” Johnson hosts Holiday Hope community giveaway event for over 800 families throughout Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Pastor Foster Puts All Trust in God as He Leads Faithful Central into Next Season
October 19, 2023
After serving 40 years in the ministry, Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer retired as pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church. His successor is the Rev. Dr. John-Paul C. Foster, a man devoted to God and completely trusting in His guidance to lead the congregation in its next season.
Willie Deckard, Legendary Dorsey Track and Field Athlete, Passes
May 25, 2023
Willie Deckard, legendary track and field athlete, passed away on May 6, after a brief illness. He was 72 years old.
Faithful Central Bible Church Celebrates Resurrection Sunday
April 20, 2023
Pastor John-Paul Foster delivered a powerful, Christ-centered sermon on Resurrection Sunday, April 9, at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood.
Bishop Ulmer Marks 40-years of Pastoral Ministry
February 23, 2023
Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer shared powerful and inspiring words with the congregation during his final sermon as senior pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church. After nearly 41 years as the spiritual leader, the internationally known theologian parted on Sunday, February 19 with the message entitled, “I Did My Best” and using 2 Timothy 4:6-7 as his text.
Bishop Ulmer Steps down, Events Set to Salute His Legacy
February 8, 2023
Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer will conclude four decades as senior pastor and teacher of Faithful Central Bible Church on Sunday, February 19. In recognition of his transformative ministry, the congregation will host a series of “Legacy of Champion” events, which will culminate in a tribute concert. The celebration began on Feb. 5 with the installation of the new senior pastor, the Rev. John-Paul C. Foster. The rejoicing continues on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m., with Ulmer leading the worship in The Tabernacle, 321 N. Eucalyptus Avenue in Inglewood. The service will also highlight the Music and Arts Reunion. Ladies
Ulmer Named Sr. Advisor to Biola University President
January 19, 2022
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, will serve as senior advisor on community reconciliation to Dr. Barry H. Corey, president of Biola University.
L.A.-area Megachurches Resume In-person Worship
July 1, 2021
City of Refuge, Faithful Central Bible Church and West Angeles Church of God in Christ will all resume in-person worship services on Sunday, July 4.
Amid the Epidemic of Police Shootings and Racialized Violence Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Hosts Leadership Dialogue
September 10, 2020
In response to an increase in shootings of unarmed Black men and women, including the recent shooting of Dijon Kizzee in South Los Angeles, and subsequent protests against the racialized violence endured at the hands of law enforcement towards communities of color, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, in collaboration with the Institute for Nonviolence in Los Angeles (INLV), led a leadership level virtual dialogue on Racism, Policing, the Pandemic + Beyond.
Faithful Central Streams Live Service on ‘Pain and Power of Fatherhood’
June 17, 2020
Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer joins Bishop T.D. Jakes, Priscilla Shirer, Kirk Franklin and more to share messages of hope for Father’s Day The important role of fathers takes center stage at “Daddy Changed the World: The Pain and Power of Fatherhood,” an online event sponsored by Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer and Faithful Central Bible Church. The program will stream live on FCBC’s YouTube channel on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, at 3 p.m. Several notable guests are set to participate including Bishop T.D. Jakes, Kirk Franklin, Priscilla Shirer, Tyrese Gibson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Dr. Eric Mason and Hillsong United. According
MLK and Centinela Hospitals Receive Big Donation of PPE and Masks
April 23, 2020
Freddie Figgers, an entrepreneur based on Florida, reached out to Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer of Faithful Central Bible Church and the result was Centinela and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospitals receiving 750,000 masks and 250,000 PPE. Inglewood City Hall was also a recipient of some of the supplies.
Worship Where You Are
April 8, 2020
Scripture: Psalm 139:7 -Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? (Complete Jewish Bible) In this, the most holy season on faith calendars, practitioners of practical spirituality struggle to hold on to the communal expressions of shared religiosity amid the tension of governmental mandates to public health and safety. Amid these days of pandemic and panic, frustration and faith, the religious-minded find themselves in the tension of spiritual celebration and spatial isolation. Worshipers, clergy, laity and religious leaders are drawn between coming together to share their faith and being obedient to public guidelines
Kanye West Brings Sunday Service to DTLA’s Skid Row
January 2, 2020
Rapper partners with Union Rescue Mission and Faithful Central Bible Church to worship with homeless individuals