My visit to February's INCREDIBLE PRAISE!

On February 17th, I visited the Zion Baptist Evangelical Temple in Compton for the second service of "INCREDIBLE PRAISE". This service is purposed to be the premier worship experience for Young Adults here in southern california. It is a vision of Dr. Kevin Stafford that individuals from various churches can come together and praise & worship God. This month's service was "Off The Chain In Jesus Name". The attendance, momentum and flow was at an all time high. Pastors, ministers, evangelists and musical guests was present and participatory (my new word). There was a great delegation of youth and young adults. The special guest were an anointed dance ministry from Riverside, CA (pardon me for note remembering their group name), Recording Artist "T.C. Bereal", and many others. These young people are surely on fire for the Lord. A special surprise was granted by IP's own "BLUENBLACK". A gospel rap group from Compton, CA. Rev. Jason Lewis was the lecturer and yours truly served as the Keynote Speaker. Both words were powerful and well received. What a night. The people of God was blessed and I look forward to round #3 which will take place on Mar. 16th @ 7pm sharp! This service is postured to take place every 3rd sunday of the month. I send a shout of to the ministry team of IP and ZBET for their spirit of excellence and servanthood. You will do yourself a favor to not miss the next "INCREDIBLE PRAISE". Until we meet again...........

F. Demond

Churchin' The Old Time Way!

I cherish many memories as a young minister beginning my ministry here in Los Angeles. In particular, I fondly remember the habit of literally churchin' on sunday from sun up to sun down. Well, today kind of reminded me of that past time. I actually went to four different services in one day, something that I dont do too often anymore. Now that Im pastoring, there is little time and few sunday's where I may feel like doing this or I may not have the time to do it. Today it all began with me ministering at Redeemer MBC in Los Angeles. Then I was off to the 11am worship at New Corinthian BC in Pasadena. After a brief meal, all roads led to the Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple in Compton in observance of their 50th Church Anniversary. Dr. Sherman Gordon, my classmate and friend served as the speaker. And finally the train stopped at the Faithway MBC in Los Angeles for the final Youth Explosion of 2007. This is a ecumenical youth & young adult service that has been very popular in this city for over 8 years. Our thanks and appreciation is extended to Dr. Michael Metters for his vision and support of this endeavor. It is held every 4th sunday night at 6pm and different youth ministers throughout the city serve as speakers. Tonight, my friend and brotha, Rev. Terry Brooks from San Diego declared the word. What a word! What a day of wonderful worship and we pray that He get all the glory............

F. Demond

Speaking at ZBET in Compton

Today I am scheduled to preach the 7:45am service at the Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple in Compton, CA where the Dr. Kevin E. Stafford is the Pastor. ZBET as it is affectionately called has become one of the premier ministries in Southern California. It has always had a rich legacy in that city after being led for many years by the legendary Dr. C. Albert Henson. Dr. Henson was a statesman of the gospel in his own right. Dr. Stafford became the Senior Pastor 4 years ago and the membership was approximately 125. 4 years later it exceeds 1,000 active members. The ministry is thriving and pursuing the vision of God. The worship experience is always refreshing and genuine. They are in fact a word church. Their hunger for God's word is unsurpassed. The fellowship is always a warm embrace. I have had the priviledge of preaching there for over 15 years of my ministry and always look forward to visiting. Continue to pray for that ministry and it's leader as well as the worship today. Be Blessed!