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He who is faithful in what is least is faithful If you

also in much….
—Luke 16:10
are not a
Christian
More than thirty years ago, I was impressed to go on the radio to teach the
Word of God. It never occurred to me that my 15-minute program would blossom and
into our current worldwide broadcast that reaches millions daily via radio, televi- would
sion, internet, and podcasting. I know that this milestone would not have been pos-
sible without the generous financial support and prayers of you, the viewers and lis- like to
teners of Ever Increasing Faith
Ministries (EIFM). You have been a
become one,
great blessing to this ministry and to the pray the
“ …today’s Body of the Lord Jesus Christ in general.
I am happy to report that
following
successes are a EIFM is growing stronger than ever prayer:
because our focus has remained steadfast

direct result to on teaching the uncompromising Word

of God and feeding the sheep. When I
heard the Lord speak to me some 38-
doing His years ago about the vision He had for this
ministry, I purposed in my heart to do it Dear GOD in Heaven,
Word and His way and not allow the trends of life to
move me off course. I am convinced that Thank you for sending Your
being faithful today’s successes are a direct result to
doing His Word and being faithful to the
Son JESUS CHRIST to destroy
the power of Satan over my life. I
to the little…” little thirty-plus years ago.
I thank each and every one of
accept Jesus now as my personal
SAVIOR and LORD, and I
you who have contributed your hard choose to turn away from the sins
earned money to this ministry. I am truly of my past to a renewed Life in
humbled by the trust you have demonstrated toward us. Thank you again and Jesus.
again—on to the next 30-plus years!
You said that if I would confess
At the 2007 Fellowship of Inner City Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM)
with my mouth the LORD
Convention, the members unanimously agreed to proclaim 2008 as the “Year of the
JESUS and believe in my heart
Apostle,” and to officially recognize me as their Apostle. This office title will be offi-
that You raised Him from the
cially conferred at this year’s FICWFM convention here at the FaithDome in July. dead, that I would be saved. I
I invite you all to come and witness what the Lord has done. The celebration will believe JESUS died for my sins
also include a presentation regarding the upcoming Apostle of Faith Library that and that You raised Him from the
will break ground sometime in the near future. dead for my benefit.
Life is full of wonderful surprises when you are liv-
ing the Word of God. There is no end to the goodness of HEAVENLY FATHER, I
God and His great blessings. I pray that you too are thank you for the gift of salvation
experiencing the good life in Jesus Christ our Lord. and for accepting me now as Your
child.
For we walk by faith, not
In JESUS’ name, Amen.
by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7

If you have prayed this prayer,

please let us know by writing
to us at:
Crenshaw Christian Center
P.O.Box 90000
Los Angeles, CA 90009
Attn: Administration Office

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 CONTENTS
Ever Increasing Faith Magazine
Spring 2008
SPRING 2008

Vol. V, No. 2

Publications Coordinator
Michelle McIntosh
Copy Editor
Daniella Masterson
Columnists
Pastor Frederick K. Price Jr.
Dr. LaVerne Tolbert
Contributing Writers
A. Michael Evans
Patricia Hays
Danielle Masterson
Kerri Webb 6 10 12
Wanda Wilkins
Art Design
Lorena Iñiguez
EIF Graphics Designer
Ardena Brooks
Photographers
Harry Langdon
James Byndon
Proofer
Charles Rideaux
Make Up 14 18 20
Adrian M. Evans

Editorial Offices
6 FEATURE ARTICLE 10 HEALTH & HEALING 12 YOU ARE HELPING TO
MAKE IT HAPPEN
7901 South Vermont Avenue For 30-Years EIFM Has Been Angela Evan‘s Measure of
Los Angeles, CA 90044 Broadcasting Around the Success: Less is More Crenshaw Christian Center
(323) 758-3777
World Reaching … Two Years After Losing 69 Thriving In Namibia
E-mail: Testimonies of Faith and Life
[email protected]
Utilizing New Means of Pounds, Angela Is Still Fit
Communication! and Fabulous!l More Abundantly!
Website:
www.faithdome.org By A. Michael Evans & By Missionary Wanda Wilkins
By Daniella Masterson
Patricia Hays
To order from or
Angela had a “live to eat” Namibia is a country of
to subscribe to this magazine: For 30-years EIFM is broad- diet. After two children and diverse cultures and ethnic
Call 1-800-927-3436 cast around the world reach- years of out-of-control eat- groups located in Southwest
ing an audience of more ing, Angela had ballooned Africa. It is a country rich in
Ever Increasing Faith Magazine is published natural resources.
than 15 million households up to her heaviest weight,
by Crenshaw Christian Center, a recognized
each week. Today EIFM 221 pounds. Angela Unfortunately, too many of
nonprofit corporation. 2008 Crenshaw
Christian Center. All rights reserved. ministers via the radio, TV, shares how God’s Word its people suffer from cor-
Reproduction in whole or part without writ- internet, podcasting and helped her get rid of “Fat ruption, poverty and AIDS.
ten permission is prohibited. Ever Increasing looking forward to utilizing Angie.” It is a country in great need
Faith and the logo on the back page are reg- new means of communica- of the message of faith.
istered trademarks of Crenshaw Christian tion.
Center, Inc. in the United States and other
countries where Ever Increasing Faith

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Magazine circulates. Ever Increasing Faith DEPARTMENTS
Magazine has no subscription or newsstand
price and is supported through contributions. 3 A Message from Dr. Price
14 From The Headlines Parenting Matters

All gifts to this ministry are tax-deductible.

16 23 On the Air
Printed in the United States of America. 5 On the Calendar
Pastor’s Corner
Contributors 18 The Bizness

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on the itinerary

2008
June 7
CALENDAR
Dr. Betty R. Price
Dr. Betty R. Price
Celebration of
Ontario, CA 91764-
2208
(909) 983-5269
August 14-15
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
Heritage Family
August 16
Dr. Betty R. Price
Clarion Call-Sound the
August 21
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
Crenshaw Christian
Center East
7:00 PM Fellowship Trumpet Women’s
Womanhood Dr. Art Aragon Conference 1 West 96th Street
Pastor Priscilla Bradford July 21-25 201 E. Broadway Women of Influence New York, NY 10025
Hilton San Diego Airport Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Avenue Lisa Perry, (212) 749-9323
1960 Harbor Island 18th Annual FICWFM Anaheim, CA 92805 CEO/President
Drive Convention (714) 817-1900 P.O. Box 451515
San Diego, CA 92101 The FaithDome Los Angeles, CA 90045
(619) 291-6700 7901 S. Vermont Avenue (310) 355-8653
Los Angeles, CA 90044 12:30 PM
June 11-14 (323) 758-3777
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
2008 Men’s Advance
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jerry
Savelle
JW Marriott Resort & Spa
74855 Country Club
Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Reservation Required
(323) 758-3777 ext.
4297

June 22
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
Crenshaw Christian
Center East
1 West 96th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-9323
New York
Los Angeles
June 25
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
Ontario Christian Center
Dr. Juan Williams
1336 North Baker
Avenue

contributors
A Michael Evans Jr. is tions, producing for tel- Barbara, she is currently the media spokes-
the Vice President of evision or hosting a woman for the Los Angeles Sheriff's
Marketing for CCC. radio talk show Ms. Department, and is a member of the Public
Additionally, he is the Masterson is dedicat- Relations Society of America and the National
Executive Producer of ed to using her skills to Association of Black Journalists.
the Ever Increasing make Jesus famous and
Faith Television, radio, to speak life into any
internet, and livecasts. project. Wanda Wilkins along
He is also Manager of with her husband Jack,
the Flight Department. In his role as is a missionary under
International Travel Coordinator, Evans has the leadership of Dr.
coordinated cruises for CCC since 1984. Kerri Webb the former
Senior Writer for Ever Frederick K.C. Price.
He and his wife Angela, President of CCC, They are graduates of
have two grown children. Increasing Faith
Magazine, has been a Dr. Price’s Ministry
member of Crenshaw Training Institute and
Daniella Masterson is Director of Public are the overseers of the
Relations at CCC. She was recently the fresh Christian Center for 28
years. A graduate of operations of CCC Global Ministries and
voice of choice for KRBV V100, hosting “It’s A Ministry & Leadership Training Institute in
New Day.” Whether writing for print publica- the University of
California, Santa Windhoek, Namibia.

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 feature article

By A. Michael Evans, Jr. & Mrs. Patricia Hays

Humble of God over the radio airwaves?” So in a little closet in his

home, a humble Fred Price taught God’s Word with every
Beginnings — bit of gusto he could muster in the 15 minutes he had pur-
The Radio Ministry chased. When he had completed five segments, he got
dressed, drove the family car to a local radio station called
ver Increasing Faith KTYM in Inglewood, California and delivered his messages

E Ministries (EIF) began

more than 30 years ago in a
small, cramped, dimly-lit
closet in the McCarthy
to the masses for the week. Although his locations and cir-
cumstances have greatly improved since that time, today Dr.
Price still teaches the Word of Faith with the same gusto by
radio as well as by other multimedia avenues.
Circle area in Los Angeles in early
1972. At that time, a young pas- Judging by the response, that radio program proved to be
sionate minister by the name of a breath of fresh air. There wasn’t any yelling, screaming,
Frederick K.C. Price sat with whooping, or loud organ music accompanying the preach-
the door closed, a single light ing. No. It was just the pure, unadulterated Word of God
bulb over his head and portable being taught uncompromisingly by a Black man. This was
cassette tape recorder at his revolutionary. It did not take long before the listeners start-
side. This young pastor ed writing to Dr. Price, personally approving the new for-
believed that it took the same mat. He preferred not be called “Reverend Price” because he
amount of effort to teach the had seen too many ministers called by the title “Reverend”
many, as it did to teach the who were anything but reverent. So he made up his mind
few. He thought, “Why that he was not going to use the “reverend” title. He became
just minister to those in known as “Pastor Price” or “Fred Price,” or just “Fred.” So,
attendance at church on now “Pastor Price” had a growing radio audience, and he
Sunday mornings, when needed to minister to these listeners just as he ministered to
I can reach thousands of those who attended his church on Sunday mornings or his
people with the Word Bible Studies during the week at the West Washington

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Community Church. These listeners made it clear that they,
too, wanted to learn more of God’s Word. Many would
eventually come to visit West Washington Community
Church to see and hear this dynamic teacher of God’s Word.
Many would later become members of the church. Those
who were unable to come to West Washington, for whatev- to him, “You are to teach my people faith.” Through the
er reason, still depended upon the radio ministry and Dr. media of television, he could see how this could more easily
Price’s other teaching materials, which they could purchase be accomplished. Dr. Price said he was told not only to go
through the mail from the church. on television but where he was to start. The program was to
be aired in five American cities: Los Angeles, New York,
Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C. (Notice, that all
The Ministry Expands: these cities have inner cities, with many social problems and
The Ever Increasing Faith large Black populations.) Further, God told him what He
Television Ministry wanted him to do on this program: “Don’t preach, don’t have
special guests or music, JUST TEACH.” Because this was
Although the church moved from the West Washington something new to him, Dr. Price consulted Kenneth Hagin’s
location to Crenshaw Boulevard in 1973, it was not until Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, because
April, 1978 that the television ministry began. At that time, they had a similar program. He was told by a Rhema board
Dr. Price said the Lord told him to go on television. His member that the concept of just teaching or being “a talking
assignment was clear. Actually, it was no surprise to Dr. head” on television was never going to work. This gentleman
Price that he would go on said, “You need some variety to have a successful TV pro-
television, because that gram.” But Dr. Price stuck to what he believed God had told
was the way to go for him to do. This was no small venture because having a pro-
reaching millions and gram on television is very expensive. The equipment is
millions of people in expensive; the air-time is expensive; everything about televi-
one instant. Years sion is expensive. Christian television is not advertiser sup-
ago, even before ported; consequently, all the expenses must initially be borne
going into the min- by the individual ministries. Of course, in time, the viewers
istry, the Lord had are given the opportunity to help financially support the
spoken to him in an broadcasts, but until that time happens, the church or min-
audible voice. Dr. istry has to finance all costs by itself.
Price said the
Lord said In 1978, Crenshaw Christian Center did not have the
money to invest in the air-time needed to broadcast in five
cities, so Dr. Price decided to begin in Los Angeles. He con-
tacted a local Television Station Metro Media KTTV. They
had a production arm that did field Production, called “All
West Video.” This company placed two trucks on the
grounds of Crenshaw Christian Center at 9550 Crenshaw
Boulevard in the city of Inglewood. They set up the lights
and cameras and of course, Dr. Price provided the action and
the Ever Increasing Faith Television ministry was born. At
first this company did all the production, and KTTV televi-
sion aired the program on its station in Los Angeles,
Channel 11. As the money came in to support the program,
more air-time was purchased for the other cities and the pro-
gram was sent to the local stations in these cities where EIF
had purchased air time. The program became an instant suc-
cess. TBN, the Christian Television Station, also wanted to
air the program and so air time was purchased from them;
the program has remained on TBN since that time.

Today, EIF has been broadcasting the uncompromising

Word of God for over 30 years. The program is heard across
the nation and around the globe—currently airing in 15 of the
20 largest markets in America, reaching an audience of more
than 15 million households each week. It is ranked number
five in popularity among Christian television viewers. The
lives that have been impacted by the Word through EIF min-
istry are inestimable. People have been healed, filled with the
Holy Spirit and set free from all kinds of bondage.

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Marriages have been restored and children, who were lost,

have been reconnected with their parents and with God and
people are being delivered from fear and prejudice all over them all. As a result, Dr. Price agreed to hold crusades and
the world. In October 1997, Dr. Price taught his landmark or meetings in various arenas in major cities across the
and controversial series, Race, Religion & Racism. Years United States. This way, he could minister to more people at
later this same series was aired in South Africa and other sur- one time, rather than in churches were the crowds would of
rounding countries and the reception of this teaching was necessity be limited. So in 1982, the first EIF Television
received well. This is a miracle for that part of the world. Crusade was held at the South Mountain arena in East
Orange, New Jersey for two consecutive nights. (This was
Yet, with all our celebrating of this 30-year event, we know as close as he could get to New York.) This arena was an ice
this milestone could not have been achieved if it were not for skating rink that held events on top of the covered ice.
the faithful financial support of our viewers, listeners and Needless to say, it was freezing in the arena, but people still
FaithPartners. Your contributions, as valuable supporters, came in droves to hear Dr. Fred Price teach them how to
cannot be measured. Only God knows the sacrifices you walk by faith and not by sight.
have made and will reward you accordingly for what you
have sown into His Kingdom through the ministry of The television crusades grew in popularity over the next 10
EIFM. And, we will continue to teach and proclaim the liv- years. These events were held in the Nassau Coliseum,
ing Word of God because of your future prayers and financial Madison Square Garden, Washington, D.C. Convention
support. Center, Miami Convention Center, Masonic Lodge and
Cobo Hall. The crusades were held in such cities as Detroit,
Cleveland, Philadelphia, Houston, Richmond, Atlanta,
The Ever Increasing Faith New Orleans and many other American cities.
Messenger — written companion
to the outreach ministry After years of teaching others via radio, television, in print,
as well as at crusades, other young ministers responded to
With the success of the EIF television program and the the call on their lives and started teaching the Bible on radio
continual growth of the TV audience, something more was and television, as well as holding teaching meeting across the
needed to enhance the spiritual growth of the congregation country. Eventually, it wasn’t necessary for Dr. Price to trav-
and TV viewers. Hence, the Ever Increasing Faith MES- el as much as before because there were many new Word of
SENGER, the written companion to the ministry of the Faith ministers sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. The EIF
Word was put into circulation in 1984. This first magazine, crusades stopped and the Internet explosion began.
published by Crenshaw Christian Center, was from four to
six pages, with teaching messages from Dr. Fred Price and In 1997 Ever Increasing Faith Ministries launched its first
other articles of interest for people involved with the church website. Dr. Price loved the movie “Star Wars” and all things
or television ministry. It included Dr. Price’s speaking galactic, so the website had a Star Wars look and feel to it. It
schedule and a schedule of where the program was being had all the elements that the EIF viewers and listeners need-
broadcast. Later messages from Dr. Betty, along with her ed to further their study of God’s Word. Through the web-
speaking schedule, were added and the magazine expanded site, Dr. Price could do every form of ministry short of actu-
to 16 then 24 pages. Today, the quarterly magazine called ally laying hands on people. Other variations of this initial
Ever Increasing Faith Magazine not only includes messages website continue strong: It’s FaithPartner and Eagle Eye
from Drs. Price, it contains articles from guest authors and programs Chat rooms, Fellowship Forums, Podcasting,
writers, articles by and for today’s youth, health issues and of Cyberstore, 24/7 on demand video, even live Sunday service
course, teaching messages by Pastor Fred Price, Junior. and Tuesday Night Bible Study—all these are a part of our
present-day broadcasts.
Since most TV viewers cannot physically attend
Crenshaw Christian Center, the magazine has become an Ever Increasing Faith Ministries has grown with the times
added ministry tool to keep the viewers and listeners and continues to provide teaching of God’s Word by Dr.
informed about EIF Ministries and Crenshaw Christian Fred Price, Dr. Betty R. Price, and now their son, Pastor
Center’s activities. Frederick K. Price to those who otherwise can’t physically
get to Crenshaw Christian Center for a live service. After 30-
years of successful ministry to God’s people, the mandate of
EIF Expands to Include Ever Increasing Faith Ministries remains the same: Teach
Television Crusades the uncompromising Word of God to the masses in the spir-
it of honesty, integrity, and excellence.
An integral part of EIF was the television cru-
sades. The crusades came about as a result of the many We are proud to continue to bring to you—the viewers and
speaking invitations Dr. Fred Price received as more and listeners of EIF Ministries—ministry, teaching and news
more people became exposed to his television ministry. from Crenshaw Christian Centers (Los Angeles and New
Speaking invitations poured in from all over the country—so York) because: “You are the ones who are still helping us to
many, in fact, that there was no way he could have accepted make it happen! —EIF
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 health & healing

ANGELA EVANS’ ‘Yes Daddy! I’m in the zone!

MEASURE OF I’m serious!”
It’s been estimated that two
SUCCESS: LESS IS MORE thirds of the United State’s popula-
tion is overweight. According to
MedLinePlus Encyclopedia, an online

Two Years magazine, experts believe that a person’s

body mass index (BMI) is the most accurate
measurement of body fat for children and adults.

After Losing • Adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are

considered overweight.

69 Pounds, • Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are consid-

ered obese.
• Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight is

Angela is Still considered morbidly obese.

People of color are at the highest risk of obesi-

Fit and ty with an estimated 75% of all African American

women being overweight. The health commu-
nity defines obesity as being 30 pounds or more

Fabulous over the recommended weight. Surprisingly,

Caucasian women consider themselves
overweight at 25 pounds, but African
American women don’t think they’re over-
By Daniella Masterson
weight until they are 50 pounds over their
recommended weight.
ngela and her husband Michael

A
Like many people, Angela had a “live to eat”
Evans were delighted to join her diet. After two children and years of out-of-con-
parents Drs. Betty and Frederick trol eating, Angela had ballooned up to her
K.C. Price on a recent couples’ lunch heaviest weight, 221 pounds. She was so dis-
one day. The restaurant was elegant enchanted; she gave her new image a
and boasted a sumptuous menu of all the moniker, “Fat Angie,” to describe her fat alter
things that would make a person over eat ego. Now, the once svelte 135 pound, 5-foot-
when the meals arrived, instead of immedi- 8-inch beauty who was voted “Best Figure” in
ately digging in like everyone else, Angela high school had to learn how to “eat to live.”
pulled out a scale to weigh her food to make After failing to shed the weight for nearly
sure the portions were consistent with her twenty-five years, she enrolled in a Lindora
weight management recommendations. Comprehensive Weight program.
“Daddy looked at me as I was weighing There she learned how to be faithful
the food and asked, ‘You are serious, to care for God’s most precious
aren’t you?’” said Angela. and fragile gift by
“And I said, chang-

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ing her diet and dealing with her negative attitude about herself. stress and anxiety. But God can give you the victory!”
Today, she has influenced millions of women to apply their faith to Five years ago, when Angela would look in the mirror, “Fat
fight the good fight as a featured personality on Lindora’s commer- Angie,” a sinister alter-ego who ate indiscriminately, would stare
cials. back. But today, when Angela looks in the mirror, she’s not “Fat
Lindora Lean For Life Program Nurse Practitioner and Angie.” She’s “Phat Angie—” a svelte 5-foot-8-inch beauty who wears
Director of Lindora Online, Shelly Lummus, R.N., M.N., a sensational size six. The disciplined woman God called her to be.
F.N.P.c., praised Angela’s hard work. “God has come to give you life more abundantly, but you must
“Angela is an inspiration to many Lindora patients and to the choose life,” said Angela. “By applying the Word, I was able to make
community,” said Lummus. “Her dedication to her health and the decisions that didn’t sabotage my happiness, my health or my pur-
benefits of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight has motivat- pose. I encourage you to make a commitment to be your strongest
ed many others to achieve the same, great results! Angela is a won- advocate, even when no one else will. I’m fortunate to have a loving
derful, healthy role model.” and supportive family, but I had to choose to overcome through
But it wasn’t an easy journey, commented Angela. Christ. So can you.”—EIF

“I kept saying to myself, ‘Just face it! You're going to be fat To learn how you can get the victory over obesity, order
Angela Evans’ funny and inspirational DVD titled,
forever!” said Angela. “You're never going to get it together!
“Flee Self Hateration: Angela Evans Weight Loss Journey”
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“Everyone knows that obesity is dan-

gerously out of control in America,” said
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motivate them to change their lifestyles.
Additionally, that revelation will explain
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C
renshaw Christian Center Global Missions (CCCGM) On opening Sunday, Pastor Wilkins taught his first message from
Namibia is thriving with testimonies of changed and CCC’s vision and tenets of faith. He expounded on Dr. Price’s love
restored lives. Reports of healings from HIV and AIDS; for God’s people and the vision God gave him some 38 years ago to
job promotions and financial increase in the lives of God’s teach the uncompromising Word of God. The heart of Pastor
people are coming in from the north, south, east and west. Wilkins is to follow closely our spiritual leader, Dr. Price, as he follows
Believers attending the Ministry & Leadership Training Institute, Christ by teaching through precept and example, and with great sim-
Monday Night Bible Study and or members of the newly-founded plicity, the Word of Faith. Our goal is to disciple the people so they
Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) in Windhoek, the capitol of will grow in the knowledge and power of our Savior Jesus the Christ.
Namibia, are experiencing the blessings of the Lord!
Namibia is a country of diverse cultures and ethnic groups locat-
The Ministry & Leadership Training Institute (MLTI) was ed in Southwest Africa. It is a country rich in natural resources. It has
started in 2005 and in 2006 the school graduated its chartered alumni the world’s largest sand dunes and an abundance of wild life. Its
class of 35 students. This year neighboring countries include
the school will graduate 47 stu- South Africa, Zimbabwe and
dents and has already received Crenshaw Christian Center Botswana. Because Namibia is
an early enrollment of 17 individ- free from civil strife, its businesses
uals for the next term. These stu- Thriving in Namibia and industries are rapidly growing.
dents represent pockets of com-
Unfortunately, too many of the
munities all over Namibia where
indigenous people of Namibia suf-
they will take the Word of Faith
and teach it to their congrega-
tions and cell groups.
Straight from the heart of
Testimonies fer greatly from corruption, poverty
and the awful pandemic of HIV
and AIDS. It is a country in great
need of the message of faith. God
missions, CCCGM Namibia
was founded by Dr. Frederick
K.C. Price and opened its doors
on January 27, 2008 with a mem-
of Faith and says that the entrance of His Word
brings light. The light of God’s
Word is spreading throughout
Namibia. The people are reaping
bership count of 70 individuals.
My husband, Pastor Jack
Wilkins, and I are responsible for
the oversight of this exciting out-
Life More the benefits of just what God sent
His Word to do!
We have seen first hand the

Abundantly!
results of our teachings from the
reach in Africa. True to Dr.
uncompromising Word of the
Price’s teachings, the focus of
Living God. We are seeing people
our instruction is on faith, our
growing in godliness and experi-
redemption in Christ, prosperi-
encing the goodness of God in
ty, healing, integrity and any
their lives. They are experiencing
other biblical principles that lead
By Missionary Wanda Wilkins Zoë! Jesus said in John 10:10, “…I
to the Believer’s victorious
have come that you might have life
Christian life.
and life more abundantly.” And,

The Crenshaw Christian Center Global

Missions Namibia board members from left
to right: Sophia Lubaki, Joan Guriras,
Wanda Wilkins, Jack Wilkins, Peter Mbutu,
Emilio Augustinus and Coenie Botha.

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because God’s Word does not come back to Him
void, we have witnessed the people of Namibia drink
of the oasis of fresh water in a spiritually dry and
thirsty land.
The fruits of CCC’s love and compassion for
God’s people can be clearly seen in Namibia. The
work that has taken place and will continue to take
precedence will produce a harvest that is long and
deep, drawing a great multitude of souls for the
Kingdom of God.
We know that God’s Word works for those who
work the Word. And, the proof is in the testimonies
of those who have dared to believe the Word and to
apply it to their lives. Gerson V. Kamatuka believes
that the Lord blessed him with a special healing, “I Front row seated: Missionaries Jack and Wanda Wilkins; Individuals standing: Charter members of Crenshaw Christian Center Global
believed the Lord for healing in my body, and it man- Missions Namibia; Building: College site where church services and MLTI classes are temporarily being held
ifested recently,” he said. “I believe the breakthrough
came after taking the class on “Divine Healing” as part of the MLTI cur- persons. Sophia Lubaki is a living testimony that what God does for
riculum. The instructor taught us that healing is part of our redemp- one, He must to do for all when the children of God are obedient to do
tion. The same way I was saved is the same way I was healed. I accept- His Word. “The Word has made me a better person, has improved my
ed this revelation right away and it changed my outlook on life.” quality of life, has improved my relationships, has empowered me to
embark upon major projects,” she said. “I have learned the value of giv-
If there is one area that the people of Namibia need today is what ing and investing in the Kingdom of God and found that I cannot beat
God has to say about prosperity for His people. Maria Ipadut Opali God giving, no matter how I try.”
said she has experienced more victory as a result to joining the school. “I
joined the school and within weeks of attending the class of “How Faith Thank you for supporting missions through your prayers and giv-
Works” my life started changing for the better!” she said. “Today, even ing. You are helping to make it happen in Namibia!—EIF
before completing the Bible School I am completely debt free and I
If you would like more information on this outreach,
have managed through faith to build a private school.” please contact Missionaries Jack and Wanda Wilkins at
Many of the participants have learned that God is not a respecter of [email protected] or [email protected]

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 from the headlines

HONORING THE MAN

WHO ANSWERED THE CALL
By Mrs. Patricia F. Hays

t the 2007 convention for the [much like] the 12 disciples sent out by Jesus to

A Fellowship of Inner City Word of

Faith Ministries (FICWFM), mem-
bers unanimously agreed to make his-
tory by proclaiming 2008 as the “Year
of the Apostle,” and to officially recog-
nize Dr. Frederick K.C. Price as our Apostle.
preach the gospel.”
These five offices, known as the “five-fold min-
istry gifts,” can and do operate in combination with
one another, such as prophet/evangelist,
pastor/teacher, and so forth. They are listed in order
of rank. Dr. Price now operates as pastor/teacher,
This declaration is not only consistent with the and when his confirmation as apostle takes place in
Word of God, it is a long overdue honor bestowed July at the 18th Annual FICWFM Convention, his
on a man who took the road less traveled to follow a ministry offices will be apostle/pastor/teacher, and
clarion call. Crenshaw Christian Center will be declared
In the Book of Ephesians, we read about the “Crenshaw Christian Center Cathedral, Home of
establishment of this office. The Apostle Paul, who the Apostle.”
was not one of the original 12 apostles but was Dr. Price actually received a divine call to
divinely called to the apostolic office on the apostleship many years ago. He says about this
Damascus Road, states: “And He Himself gave occasion: “It was in the early years of
some to be APOSTLES, some PROPHETS, our marriage and Betty and I
some EVANGELISTS, and some PASTORS and had joined this Baptist
TEACHERS for the equipping of the saints for the church. When the peo-
work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of ple came to the altar
Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12). The word “apostle” to be fellowshipped
comes from the Greek word “apostolos,” which in, it was the tradi-
means “one sent forth.” The dictionary defines this tion of the pastor
office as meaning: “a per- to shake hands
son sent on a special with the new
m i s s i o n members and ask

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them what they wanted to do in the church. On the FICWFM Charter and Board Member and
Sunday that I was being fellowshipped, I was trying Pastor of Gospel Tabernacle churches in Atlanta,
to think of what I was going to say when I heard an Georgia made a presentation to the membership for
audible voice speak in a clear tone, ‘You are to teach an Apostle of Faith Library. It was recommended
my people the gospel.’ The voice (which I now that the library be built on the grounds of Crenshaw
believe to be the voice of Jesus) was loud enough Christian Center, next to the FaithDome. Funds
that I thought everyone heard it. I looked around to for this project would be received from free-will
see the people’s response, but no one seemed to have donations.
heard the voice except me. So when the pastor “Dr. Price has taught us how to utilize the
asked me what I wanted to do, I said, ‘I am going to Word of Faith effectively to bring about a change in
preach the gospel.’” our lives and communities, “ said Bishop Jackson.
It wasn’t until some years later (after being “The effect of Dr. Price’s obedience to his assign-
filled with the Holy Spirit and while pastoring a ment has branched out to reach people at the ends of
small church in West Los Angeles) that Dr. Price the earth. It is up to us to preserve the roots of this
entered into his apostleship calling—traveling here ministry, and to record its history for future genera-
and there, teaching the “Word of Faith.” Since tions. In this Library, the story of this momentous
going on television in 1978, his ministry has impact- movement will be memorialized in the collection of
ed the lives of millions around the world. In 2006, Dr. Price’s written, audio, and video works.
Dr. Price celebrated 50 years of ministry—teaching Persons can come to this place for generations to
the uncompromising Word of God to His people. learn from its beginnings the development of this
The Apostle of Faith Library ministry that has and continues to transform lives
In addition to making the recommendation from defeat to victory in Christ.”—EIF
that 2008 be made the “Year
of the Apostle,” If you would like to contribute to the financing
Bishop Wiley of this project, donations can be sent to:
Jackson, Crenshaw Christian Center
Jr., a P.O. Box 90,000
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Attn: Apostle of Faith Library.

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 paster’s corner

W
e’re ready to rock and roll. ized for complications of this disease.
Standing on the rock and But God is faithful, and so was Mike.
your name is on the roll of One of the most dedicated members of
the Book of Life” said CCC, Mike was first introduced to the
fun-loving Pastor teachings of Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
Michael D. Reid during his teaching at via the Ever Increasing Faith television
a Sunday service in the FaithDome. ministry.
For anyone who has ever been on a During the memorial service, friends
team, the concept of a “team player” has and family shared fond and loving mem-
a significant meaning. A team player is ories of the man who knew no fear in
someone who always puts the needs spite of all that he faced. Perhaps no one
and best interests of the team at a high- could have known this more than
er priority than his own. This player is Mindy, his wife of 18 years, who
the first one out on the playing field and described how his life was a walk of
the last one to leave. faith.
Crenshaw Christian Center’s “When Michael was a teenager, he
(CCC) Pastor Michael Dean Reid was wasn’t supposed to live long. There was
the perfect embodiment of a “team play- a time when the doctors only gave him
er.” His family, friends and loved ones three months to live,” Mindy said. “He
can attest that his life was dedicated to had been sick and in some kind of pain
service. since he was six years old and it only
The members and staff of CCC and
Ever Increasing Faith Ministries said
Celebrating the escalated as he got older.”
According to Mindy, Mike, at one
goodbye to one of our greatest team
Life and Legacy point, went blind. A friend told him

of
players when Pastor “Mike” Reid about a man named Fred Price on televi-
passed away in January 2008. He was sion and that healing was God’s Will.
44 years old. On January 16th, nearly Some time later, after hearing and
1000 people entered into the receiving the Word of Faith, he awoke
FaithDome for an inspirational and one morning with 20/20 vision. Mindy
moving tribute to his life and legacy.
Mike’s life was a living testimony of
PASTOR explained how Mike’s growing faith in
God led him to attend church services at
CCC despite all that he faced physically.
unwavering faith and miracles. Mike
never shied away from an opportunity to
tell how God’s miraculous love and
MIKE REID “There was a time when Michael
came to church with tubes in his chest,
faithfulness played a dominant role in under his clothes,” she said. “He still
his life. By Kerri Webb came to church and volunteered to
“I’m living proof that God is in the heal- work. That’s how much he loved this
ing business,” Mike would often say. “When I was young, they told my church.”
mother to plan my funeral, but God had other plans.” Mike lovingly and wholeheartedly served as a CCC volunteer until
God had other plans for him indeed. Mike is perhaps best known 1986, when he became an audio technician, working within the televi-
for the lyrical prophesies he gave during church services. His ability to sion production department. His sense of teamwork knew no bounds.
discern and deliver specific and intentional messages from God earned “He wanted to serve [at CCC]; he wanted to work for Dr. Price,”
him a reputation for being a prophet extraordinaire. It was not uncom- Mindy said. “For us, this is where he was called to be. What God want-
mon to see Mike, intense and focused-face, stand up during Sunday ed Michael Dean Reid to do was right here. You all allowed him to
services to speak to the church about what was on God’s heart. speak into your lives [and] you embraced him as a brother.”
Born on May 22, 1963 in Arcadia, California, Pastor Reid’s commitment and dedication to
Mike was born-again at the tender age of five years Crenshaw Christian Center ultimately led him to
old. His faith and love for the Lord Jesus Christ was become a member of the Pastoral Staff on May 31, 1999,
a constant force in his life as was the love for his lov- he was ordained by Dr. Frederick K.C. Price. CCC
ing and supportive wife, Mindy and their only son, Administrative Pastor Craig Hays remembers how
Nathan. Mike’s bold walk in Christ surprised even him.
Mike’s life was a series of miracle after miracle. “Michael was so loving; he was kind, he was good,”
According to Mindy, Mike’s health was a rollercoast- Mindy said. “I’ve never ever met someone who was so
er ride of highs and lows. “Michael’s health was poor selfless.”
during about 70 to 80 percent of our marriage,” Pastor was the true definition of a genuine team
Mindy said during the memorial service. player and we will miss him greatly. —EIF
Mike’s time on this earth was faced with an ongo-
ing battle with Diabetes, and he was often hospital-
Pastor Reid’s wife Mindy and son.

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 the bizness
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

The Priceless Gift of Fatherhood –

A Generational Blessing
A Celebration of
Father’s Day

T
he year 2008 is ing those tough years because he
truly a year of new had to give his loss to God. I
beginnings for my believe that like Abraham and
family and I. On Sarah, God allowed my mother to
January 22nd at 7:11 become pregnant with me at an
am, my wife Angel older age of 45 when my father
gave birth to completely released his firstborn
Frederick K. Price, Jr. Seeing son.
my son born was an experience
of unimaginable joy. In addition, true to the Bible’s
principle of restoration, God
The next great defining granted my father and our family
moment was watching my exceedingly and abundantly above
father, Dr. Frederick K.C. all we could imagine with the birth
Price, dedicated my son in the of my son. Now, the Price name
FaithDome. As a prelude to will be carried another generation
the ceremony, the church had to the glory of God!
dug up some archival footage of
my father dedicating me in our Becoming a father has taught
old church on Crenshaw me a more profound appreciation
Boulevard after I was born 29 not only of my earthly father, but of
years ago. In the video, my my Heavenly Father. God has
mother stood adoringly beside planted a desire within men to have
my father as he proudly held me a legacy as fathers. We need to see
over his head and said, “Frederick K. Price, I offer you up unto the our seed and our many years of toil as providers extend beyond our
Lord our God and dedicate you to our Lord Jesus Christ.” years to our children’s children. Similarly, our families need us.
Family stands on the foundation of God’s Word—integrity, security,
After the video, my father performed the same ceremony with my wholeness and completeness. And, it is the fathers that provide the
son. An epic experience, my mother, my wife, my sisters, other fami- integrity and security part of the equation. I believe one reason Satan
ly members and I stood proudly by in awe as my father held my son has been so successful in destroying so many young men of color is
over his head and proclaimed, “Frederick K. Price, Jr., I offer you up because they don’t have a father to give them right identity and the
unto the Lord our God and dedicate you to our Lord Jesus Christ.” power to protect them from the forces of negative identification. Our
hard working single-mothers do the very best they can, but statistics
Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take; life is meas- paint a different outcome of their efforts. The high school drop out
ured by the number of awesome events and blessings that take our rate of Black and Latino males, the disproportionate number of men
breath away. This wasn’t an ordinary event. This heaven-staged in prison, and the escalating number of homicides due to gang vio-
event was a demonstration of God’s faithfulness to perform His lence is a sad commentary on fathering that we as men and only men
Word. can correct. We must protect our children – our legacies.

When my older brother was tragically killed at the age of eight, The Bible says that a good
my father had to accept that his only son, Frederick K.C. Price, III, man leaves an inheritance for his
his namesake and his heir apparent was gone. He wanted a boy after children’s children (Proverbs
Cheryl. He had hoped to name him Stephen Paul but Stephanie 13:22). I am honored and hum-
Pauline showed up. When he became filled with the Spirit, he was bled to have Dr. Price as a
able to cast that care onto God. He didn’t necessarily believe God for father. However, more impor-
a male child, but he believed God for restoration. tantly, I am thankful that my
father has given me an inheri-
Being a good father, he invested his heart and soul into his three tance in Christ that will sustain
daughters, although he grieved the loss of his first son for many years. me and my legacy until Jesus
But what the Devil meant for evil, God changed for good. I think my returns for His Church.—EIF
father learned a deeper more abiding trust and faith in the Lord dur-

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 parenting matters

A Missionary’s Perspective

By La Verne Tolbert, Ph.D.

share one room. Our apartment had

several large rooms—a novelty in China.
The floors were carpeted. Only the wealthy
in her home country could afford such luxury.
We had a nice kitchen with cabinets and a double
sink and dishes and a dining table and chairs, a television
“You have carpet on your set and sofas.
floors! You’re rich!” exclaimed When Helen finally calmed down from the excitement of
walking on carpet, she insisted that we remove our shoes and
my classmate, Helen, a leave them by the door. We prepared dinner together (I used a
wok to stir-fry vegetables and chicken—one of La Nej’s favorite
missionary from China whom meals—and since it had an Oriental flair I hoped our Asian
guest would be pleased). Helen felt right at home. She even
I met while a student at nudged me away from the wok and corrected my recipe!
Talbot School of Theology
many years ago. In obedience Grateful Hearts
When we sat down for dinner and prayed, my heart was over-
to the biblical mandate to be whelmed with gratitude that God had favored us by bringing into
our home this servant who had sacrificed so much to spread the
hospitable, I invited Helen to Gospel. Then we dug our toes into the carpet and feasted.
escape the routine of campus Helen talked about her vision. Her goal was to complete her
seminary studies and return home to China to train pastors and
life and spend Spring Break teachers. Leaving family and all that was familiar to live abroad and
study in a foreign language was a small price for this young woman
with me and my daughter, La to pay in order to do God’s will. She was thrilled that He trusted
her with this charge and was absolutely unafraid to minister in a reli-
Nej. It was also, I thought, an giously hostile environment.
How grateful I was for this teachable moment for my daughter!
excellent way for my daughter Here she sat listening to this slight, unimposing woman who was a
to meet a real missionary. model of strength and humility. I’ve often wondered whether this
encounter impacted La Nej’s decision to go to the mission field
once she entered college.
nce she entered our apartment, I had difficulty con-

O
On the drive back to campus days later, Helen and I talked of
vincing Helen that we weren’t rich at all! Here I was, our passion as women in ministry fully aware of the boundaries.
single…in the process of adopting La Nej…experi- Though politically restrained, Helen was culturally free to teach and
encing all of the challenges of raising a child alone. preach. Though politically free, American women often face cultur-
As a student, I struggled to make ends look at each al restrictions in proclaiming the Gospel.
other, but God somehow made them meet. For I often wonder about Helen. Because writing letters potential-
example, my idea of a splurge was going to the dollar ly put her ministry in danger, we’ve lost touch over the years. Today
movie on Wednesdays and having pizza every Friday. Certainly by I’m married, and my husband moved us out of the apartment and
our standards, we weren’t living the lifestyle of the rich and famous. into our own home. Not surprisingly, we’ve maintained the practice
But Helen’s visit changed our perspective. She supported her of removing our shoes and leaving them by the front door…a silent
premise that we were rich by pointing out the following: We didn’t tribute to Helen.

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 First Missions Trip
When La Nej was a sophomore in college, she went on her first
mission trip to Haiti. This was the rugged kind, so we shopped for La Verne Tolbert, Ph.D., Director of Christian Education Ministries at
flashlights, camping gear, mosquito nets and the like. I covered her Crenshaw Christian Center, is responsible for ministry to children, teens, and
young adults. Dr. Tolbert is president of Teaching Like Jesus Ministries, a
with prayer as we packed her suitcase with several pairs of jeans, parachurch ministry dedicated to training teachers and parents in the local
warm tops, and tennis shoes. church. She writes children’s church curriculum for inner-city churches. Visit
La Nej returned home with a near-empty suitcase. The pover- www.teachinglikejesus.org for more information.
ty she witnessed overwhelmed her, and she gave away all but the
jeans and shoes she wore home. She told us of her heartbreak to see
children scramble for clothes. If they were able to only grab one
shoe, whether it fit or not, they put it on and proudly marched down
the dusty road wearing just one shoe. One woman even pushed a
bundle into her arms and begged La Nej to “Please, take my baby!”
so that he could be raised in the United States.
La Nej continued to go on mission’s trips and even preached to
teens in South Africa. As parents, exposing our children to mission-
aries and encouraging them to experience short-term missions is
one way to propel them into the will of God. We teach them to live
out their faith by loving, witnessing to and working to win the lost.

Remembering Helen
I have a picture of Helen and her family buried somewhere in
the archives. When I come across it again, I promise myself that I’ll
have it framed. Helen’s passion and commitment are fresh
reminders of God’s bountiful blessings in my life: Blessings I appre-
ciate more than ever since spending those days with Helen. How
right she was. We are rich! —EIF

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 Historic Memorial Service of Slain Los Angeles Police Department’s SWAT

Officer Randal Simmons

Was Held at the FaithDome
By Kerri Webb

t was an unprecedented event for bers followed behind the wooden coffin cer-

I
an unprecedented tragedy. emonially draped with an American flag,
carried by white-gloved members of Officer
They came from as far away Simmons’ SWAT unit.
as Canada, Israel, Egypt, and
England. From states as far away It was a surreal experience to behold.
as New York, Florida, New Never before has there been such a police
Jersey, Georgia, and from those in between, presence from so many different branches in
they came. From all over the state of one place. On that day, at that time, it was
California, they came. obvious that law enforcement and other
emergency response personnel are a united
And it was amazing. family. Most of the officers sitting in the
FaithDome that brilliantly sunny, late-win-
The wide, six-lane Vermont Avenue
ter morning, never even knew Officer
became a parking lot filled with police vehi-
Simmons. But they were family members;
cles that stretched a mile long, as approxi-
sharing a bond of life-saving commitment to
mately 16,000 law enforcement and emer-
the community they protect and serve, as
gency personnel from around the world came
described by LAPD Chief William
to pay their respects to a man whose whole
Bratton.
life was dedicated to service.
"Console yourselves knowing that he spent his last moments in
As far as the eye could see, hundreds of dark blue uniformed
the company of you, his police family," Chief Bratton told his grieving
police officers were there to remember 51-year old Officer Randal
police force.
Simmons. Officer Simmons was the first Los Angeles Police
Department (LAPD) officer in the Special Weapons and Tactics While Chief Bratton’s eulogy was moving, Pastor Alton
(SWAT) team to die in the line of duty. Officer Trimble, Officer Simmons’ pastor of Glory
Simmons died the same way he lived—a hero. Christian Fellowship International in

Officer Simmon’s
Carson, California, gave a message so pow-
Considered one of the largest funerals in
erful, it lead to hundreds of officers and rank-
Los Angeles’ history, city, county and state offi-
ing elected officials to give their lives to
cials joined police officers, sheriff’s deputies,
Christ. Pastor Trimble paid homage to Dr.
fire fighters, and other law enforcement repre-

Chrisitianity guided being a mentor. Drs. Fred and Betty Price

Frederick K.C. Price by thanking him for
sentatives in overflowing the FaithDome to
capacity on Friday, February 15, 2008. The
were in attendance.
heart of Southern California was tuned into
the historic memorial as a result to the The LAPD was the first police depart-

his life, both on and

FaithDome’s ability to provide live feeds to tel- ment in the world to develop the SWAT
evision networks by connecting their news team as a result of riots in the 1960s. For
trucks to CCC’s studio to broadcast to mil- decades, police departments from all over
lions of people and hundreds of media outlets. the globe have looked to the LAPD’s exam-
Not only did CCC donate the use of the ple when developing their own SWAT
off the police force.
FaithDome and church grounds; a large num- teams. Sergeant A.J. DeAndrea, a SWAT
ber of CCC staff and volunteers helped to exe- member from Colorado was among the
cute the prodigious service. thousands of out-of-town officers who made
the trip to California to pay their respects.
The solemnly beautiful music of bagpipes
echoed throughout the sanctuary, leading the “It’s just important for us to be here—to
procession. Officer Simmons wife, Lisa, their show support," said Sgt. A.J. DeAndrea, a
two teenage children and other family mem- SWAT member from Arvada, Colorado.

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"[When] You lose one, you feel it all across Simmons is credited for saving the life of

…a passionate man
the country. I need to show my respect. He his partner, James Veenstra, when he jumped
would have done the same if it were me." in front of him during a barrage of bullets dur-
ing the shootout. Officer Veenstra, who was
Officer Randal “Randy” Simmons lived in critical condition days before, insisted that

with a heart for

a covenant life. His love for his Lord and he’d be in attendance of his best friend’s funer-
Savior Jesus Christ knew no bounds and al and he was.
was evident to all who knew him. Simmons,
at 6’3 was well-known in the police depart- When services at the FaithDome conclud-
ment and the community for his extremely ed, the funeral procession traveled over five

spreading the Word

strong and well-built physique. miles to the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver
City. Thousands of people lined the streets to
To his family, friends, and church, he view the impressive caravan of more than
was humble, a passionate man with a heart 1,000 police vehicles.
for spreading the Word of God to children.

of God to children.
In 1981, Simmons began his career with the The emotional day came to an end at the
LAPD. In 1988, he joined the elite SWAT cemetery, as four LAPD helicopter flew in a
that specializes in high-risk, often violent “Missing Man” formation, shortly after a 21-
confrontations with criminals. When he gun salute was conducted and taps was played
wasn’t chasing gang members or negotiating by trumpet. LAPD Chief Bratton solemnly
with hostage takers, Simmons was a youth pastor at his church presented Simmons’ son with the folded flag from his father’s coffin.
home.
The sun set on a historic day, steeped in tradition and reflec-
On February 7, 2008, Simmons was shot and killed during a tion. To the born-again Christians, the day was a celebration for we
hostage standoff in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. are comforted in the knowledge that Officer Simmons’ covenant life
He was among the SWAT unit members who broke through the was not lived in vain. He is now in the presence of our God in
front door of a mentally troubled man's home, when he was struck glory.—EIF
in the neck by a round of bullets that lodged in his brain stem. The
shooter was killed by a police sniper as he shot at officers and tried Quotes and police information provided by the Los Angeles Times
to flee his home which was on fire more than 10 hours after the news reports. For more information about LAPD Officer Randal
Simmons, please visit www.randysimmonsswat.com
standoff began.

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