As he’s done throughout his ministry, the Rev. Byron Smith, Sr. heeded the direction of the Lord, which resulted in his recent installation as the new pastor of Gethsemane Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church in South Los Angeles.
Excitement is in the air as Emmanuel Church of God in Christ prepares to celebrate the episcopal elevation and pastoral installation of Bishop Uleses C. Henderson, Jr.
Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles Family will celebrate and honor Bishop Frank L. Stewart in recognition of his 60 years in ministry and 37 years as the pastor of Zoe of L.A. Also during the event, Elder Marc Scarborough will be installed as senior pastor. The celebration and installation will be held on Friday, June 25, at Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A., 2521 South West View Street in Los Angeles. The edifice is located three blocks east of La Brea Ave. and north of Adams Blvd. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the dinner reception starts at
The Rev. Deborah Manns was appointed to lead Ruach Christian Community Fellowship on June 1. While she is a first-time pastor, she is not new to the ministry. Licensed and ordained in 2008, Manns comes equipped with a deep faith in God, ministerial degrees, and a strong background in church administration that she learned from working with several notable pastors over the years. Trusting that those factors have prepared her, Manns said with excitement, “I accepted this opportunity and God has blown my mind with miracles, signs and wonders ever since. I have a small church, but with amazing, loving