Rev. Perry J. Jones

Dr. Whalen Jones, founder of Messiah BC, passes at 107

  The long and impactful life of the Rev. Dr. Whalen S. Jones has come to an end. Dr. Jones, the founder and pastor emeritus of Messiah Baptist Church, passed away on July 13. He was 107-years-old. The homegoing service takes place on Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at Messiah, 4500 West Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles.  The Rev. Perry J. Jones is the senior pastor. During his 79-year ministry, Dr. Jones led congregations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before coming to Los Angeles. He also earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Eastern Baptist College and Theological Seminary