The Los Angeles faith community endured another tumultuous year in 2021 yet maintained faith in the goodness of God. Those event were chronicled in the top stories covered in the L.A. Sentinel Religion section during the year. ... read more »

Los Angeles lost a giant in the faith with the passing of the Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, pastor emeritus of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. ... read more »

  The Rev. Dr. Solomon Drake will be the guest preacher at the Father’s/Men’s Day on Sunday June 18, at Trinity Baptist Church, announced Pastor Alvin Tunstill, ... read more »

Powerful preaching, teaching and worship headline the 2017 Annual Convocation sponsored by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (GEMBC). The conference opens Wednesday, April 19 and continues through Friday, ... read more »

Several memorable activities occurred in Los Angeles’ faith community during 2016. The following lists some of the news reported in the Sentinel Religion section. Notable News February 2 – ... read more »

Continuing their long tradition, Pastor DeNon Porter and the members of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (GEMBC) held two appreciation services for the Rev. Solomon Drake, ... read more »

Spiritual renewal and rejuvenation will highlight the Annual Summer Revival hosted by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker in Los Angeles. The revival kicks-off on Sunday, ... read more »

Clergy and laity from throughout Southern California gathered at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on May 9 to salute the long and distinguished ministry of the Rev. ... read more »

The Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake will retire from the pastoral ministry in June after decades of preaching, teaching and leading hundreds to Christ. As the spiritual leader of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, ... read more »

Pastors, preachers and teachers from across the city will participate in the Annual Convocation hosted by Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. The event opens on Wednesday, ... read more »

The Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Thurmond will preach at the Black Heritage Month worship service on Sunday, February 14, at 10:45 a.m., at Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, ... read more »

Pastor Solomon L. Drake and congregation of the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will have Dr. William E. Pannell as the guest speaker at their 10:45 a.m. ... read more »

The Annual Summer Revival starts Sunday, July 26, at the 8 a.m., and 10:30 a.m., worship of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5300 South Denker in Los Angeles. ... read more »