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.
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.”
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.
Local churches spread the Christmas spirit in spite of the pandemic, giving back to those that need help.
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
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
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
People’s Independent Church of Christ’s (PICC) history of community service will highlight their 100th anniversary service set for Sunday, October 18, at 4 p.m. The celebration, which takes place in their edifice located at 5856 West Boulevard in Los Angeles, will feature financial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the Special Needs Network, a nonprofit headed by Areva Martin that focuses on raising awareness about autism as well as people with disabilities. Joining the celebration will Pastor Michael J. Fisher and members of Greater Zion Church Family. Also, the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) – L.A.
Rejoicing is in the air as People’s Independent Church of Christ prepares to celebrate a century of Christian and community service with a series of events this month. Kicking-off the activities will be Friends and Family Day on Sunday, October 4, at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services, in the sanctuary at 5858 West Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Craig A. Worsham, senior pastor. “We invite the greater Los Angeles community at this powerful worship experience. Our goal is to strengthen families and friends through unity, growth, fellowship and sharing,” said Worsham. The Centennial Gala will be
Pastor Michael J. Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family and more than 100 clergy, elected officials, community leaders, and law enforcement representatives united on August 28, at 10 p.m., in an effort known as ‘#PUSH100.’ The initiative, co-titled ‘Pray and Provide,’ called for distributing food and clothing to a minimum of 100 people at 47 locations and intersections around Los Angeles County. “We came together in agreement to not only pray, but also a clear path for those looking for a way out. We can and will make Los Angeles and the surrounding communities even better places to live and