Black History Moments in L.A.’s Faith Community
February 10, 2016
Rev. Katherine K. Shivers The Rev. Katherine K. Shivers was one of the first African American women to be ordained a Baptist minister in Los Angeles. A native of Los Angeles, Pastor Shivers began her ministry in her mother’s living room in Fontana when she was 23 years old. At that time, she founded the Church of the Holy Gospel. In 1960, the Rev. Shivers established Tabernacle Square Baptist Church. Three years later, she purchased, renovated and transformed an old theater building into the church’s existing facility. Also, the church name was changed to Tabernacle Christian Forum reflecting its non-denominational