Rev. Dr. Rosalynn K. Brookins

Gen X Pastor Aims to Draw Traditionalists and Millennials to Christ

The Rev. Marvin McKenzie aims to draw all ages to Christ and doing that, he says, takes “out the box” thinking. As the new pastor of Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles, McKenzie believes multiple generations will come to know the Lord if he incorporates that creative philosophy to spreading the Gospel. “I want to grow the membership of the church by trying things that have never been done before,” says McKenzie.  “I think of the four men who brought their crippled friend before Jesus. These men were not able to bring their friend through the front door via

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Plans Revival

  Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church aims to energize believers during its upcoming revival that opens on Wednesday, Sept. 19, and continues through Friday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. The three services will be held in the BKCAME edifice located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “It’s Time to Pray and Seek God’s Face: Lord, Heal the Land” based on 2 Chronicles 7:14. According to Pastor Mary S. Minor, a trio of powerful preachers will bring the message each night to encourage and uplift attendees, especially those facing tough challenges in their daily lives. “We invite