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Manns Appointed Pastor of Ruach Christian Community Fellowship

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 25, 2019

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

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Bryant Temple Spring Revival Promises Hope for the Hopeless

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 1, 2019

The Temple, St. Mark AME and City of David unite for three nights rejuvenating praise If times are hard and you are feeling defeated, consider attending the 3rd Annual Spring Revival held on May 14 through May 16, at 7 p.m., at Bryant Temple AME Church, 2525 W. Vernon Ave., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Dwaine A. Jackson, the three-day event is designed to rejuvenate and demonstrate to believers that God can overcome any challenge in their life. “We are holding these services to instill into the congregation and community that there is still hope,” said Jackson, who united

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Thompson to Step Down as President of Baptist Ministers Conference

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 30, 2018

L.A. Pastor, BMC’s youngest-ever president, led group in successfully tackling spiritual and social justice issues After more than five years leading the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMC), the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson will step down as president. Fortunately, his move is not due to scandal or disgrace, but rather his choice in light of his growing ministry and increasing involvement in the civic arena. Elected as the youngest president in BMC’s history, Thompson is the pastor of Southern Baptist Church in Los Angeles. His charge has expanded to include spiritual leadership of St. Paul Baptist

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2017 Prayer Bowl Set for January 2

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 15, 2016

Eight powerful preachers headline the 2017 Prayer Bowl set for Jan. 2, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa St., in Los Angeles. Pastor Melvin V. Wade, Sr., has hosted the annual event, which began more than 60 years ago under Mount Moriah founder Dr. Earl A. Pleasant, the last 41 years. Joining as co-host is the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson, pastor of Southern St. Paul Church and president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California. Sermons will be delivered each hour starting at 9 a.m. The preachers (in order of appearance) are Bishop Miquail