Pushing boundaries and limits has been an undercurrent of the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Fisher’s pastorship both inside and outside of the church.
Pastor Michael J. Fisher and members of Greater Zion Church Family of Compton received a $50,000 donation from Cross River, a leading technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions.
Rabbi David Baron and the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts members will host Pastor Michael J. Fisher and the Greater Zion Church Family of Compton at the temple’s Shared Heritage of Freedom Shabbat Service.
Many faith-based and community events are occurring throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Here is a list of some of those uplifting activities.
L.A.-area ministers are unanimous in their opinion that believers can have joy at Christmas. These spiritual leaders remind Christians that “Jesus is the reason for the season.”
In the midst of so many troubling issues, the question arises, “What do we have to be thankful for as we prepare to observe Thanksgiving Day?” The Sentinel contacted four local ministers for their insight and response.
An ecumenical and multicultural group of concerned citizens answered the call of the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Fisher to join him in a vigil and rally to beseech God’s guidance in catching the killers of Pastor Reggie Moore as well as erasing the criminal element from the city.
Pastor Reggie Moore, an associate minister at God of Christ Church in Compton, was fatally shot on October 24 near his church. According to the L.A. Sheriff’s Department, there are no suspects, motive, or vehicle description in the homicide.
When it comes to spiritual leaders, the Rev. Dr. W. Jerome Fisher had few equals. A master teacher, powerful preacher, supreme administrator and friend of the people are just some of the descriptions that marked his long ministerial career. After more than 62 years of spreading the Gospel and inspiring people locally and abroad, God called the Rev. Dr. W. Jerome Fisher home. He passed away on June 16, at the age of 95. Dr. Fisher will lie in state on Thursday, June 27, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the chambers of the Compton City Council. A memorial
The Rev. Dr. Michael J. Fisher has been a young pastor throughout his ministry at Greater Zion Church Family in Compton. As a young adult, he became the spiritual leader of the oldest Black church in the city, following in the footsteps of his father, Pastor Emeritus W. Jerome Fisher. While nearly 20 years has passed, he’s still a young man, but his youth hasn’t stopped him from drawing people of all ages to hear the Word of God. According to Fisher, his enduring success can be traced to three factors. “Number one, first and foremost, it’s all God. It
New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with two dynamic worship celebrations. The Pre-Anniversary Celebration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., with Pastor E.V. Hill II of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles as guest preacher, as well as several guest pastors and ministries throughout the city. Also, Elder William E. Johnson III of Lighthouse Church of Houston, a spiritual son of New Mt. Calvary, will be the guest psalmist. On Sunday, Jan. 27, worship services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 10:45
The millennial generation, people born between 1982 and 2004, is a key demographic that many churches seek to attract and maintain. But, the group may be more receptive than you know. Despite reports that millennials are “spiritual, not religious,” ministries such as Greater Zion Church Family in Compton, led by Pastor Michael J. Fisher, contain a significant number of young adults among its multi-generational congregation and his ministerial staff includes Elder Aquyla Walker, who is assigned as Young Adult Overseer. Walker, who is the first female to be ordained an elder in the church’s 60-year history, just happens to be
The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observed its Annual Day service on April 29. Guest preacher Elder Aquyla Walker of Greater Zion Church Family spoke on “He Is Not Done” based on Philippians 1:3-7. From left are Steward Pro Temp Board 1 Greg Robinson, Pastor Mary S. Minor, Walker, and WMS President Audrey Fletcher. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church is located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610.(photo by Cora J. Fossett/L.A. Sentinel)
Pastor Michael J. Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family along with local clergy, elected officials, community leaders, and law enforcement representatives will distribute food and clothing at 47 locations and intersections in South Los Angeles on October 31 at 7 p.m. The effort is part of the ‘#PUSH100 initiative, co-titled ‘Pray and Provide.’ The public is invited to participate. More than 6,000 volunteers assisting nearly 12,000 people at the first distribution held earlier this summer. “We come together in agreement to not only pray, but also a clear path for those looking for a way out. We can and will