The Long Harbor Southern Baptist Association invites your church, ministry leaders and those interested in serving in Leadership positions to the annual “EMPOWER” Leader/Sunday School Leadership Training event on Saturday, September 27, 2025. We are so excited and blessed to be sponsored by The Baptist Foundation of California this year.

 EMPOWER Conference Listing

·         Keynote Speaker and Pastor’s Conference Leader: Dr. Brian E. Kennedy, the Pastor of The Mt. Zion Church of Ontario, California and Professor at Gateway Seminary Ontario, CA. 

·         Pastor’s Conference Leader (Asian Collective): Dr. Victor Chayasirisobhon, Director of Missions, Orange County SBA, Director of the SBC Asian Collective 

·         Pastor’s Conference Leader (Spanish Session): Pastor Victor Solorzana; CSBC Vice-President and Senior Pastor, Iglesia Vida En Victoria, Bell Gardens, CA

·         Prayer is Responding to God’s Invitation to Come into His Presence: Dr. Thomas Bush, Director of Prayer Assist Ministries (Offered in Both Sessions)

·         New Ministry Strategy: Dr. Jawane Hilton, Senior Pastor, Brister Baptist Church, Compton, CA, President, California African American Fellowship (CAAF)/ Growing as a Leader: Learning to Live at the Intersection of the Cross: Dr. Cliff Jenkins, Assoc. Prof. of Leadership, Gateway Seminary, Pastor Leadership & Church Planting, Mt. Zion Church of Ontario, CA

·         AB506 Compliance and Legal Issues for Your Church to Avoid: Dr. Ralph Neighbour Church Compliance Consultant, for Church West /Financial Planning: Courtney Coates; Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer, The Baptist Foundation of California 

·         Connecting with the Next Generation - A Mandated Ministry: Pastor Dr. Gentre R. Adkins IV, EdD; Executive Pastor, Faithful Saint Mark Church, Los Angeles, CA /Connecting Youth with the Living Word: Josh Sanchez; Lead Pastor, First Southern Baptist Church Anaheim

·         How Does God Use Cultural Collisions? A Discipleship Framework for Cultural Collisions in Complex Urban Settings: Pastor Tommy Forester; Assistant Pastor, One Church Lakewood, Lakewood, CA/ Empowered to Thrive: Pastor Terrance Brooks. Lead Pastor One Church Lakewood, Lakewood, CA

·         English as a Second Language: Pastor Gil De La Rosa; Associational Mission Strategist for the Gold Coast Baptist Association; President of the California Director of Missions/ Engaging in Compassion Ministries/CA WMU & Missions - Focused Discipleship: Eva De La Rosa

·         How to Teach the Bible: Dr. Gregg Watson; Professor at Gateway Seminary, Ontario, CA/ The Gospel of John: Stanley Evans Assistant Pastor, Christ Second Baptist Church, LB, CA

·         Racial Reconciliation: Port Wilburn, Director of Missions Bridges Bay Association/ Navigating the Rainbow - Gender Fluidity:  Marshelle Wilburn

·         Equipping Women for the Church: Dr. Cathie Smith, Former IMB Missionary, Expert Wife and Mother/ Getting Your Church Back to Growing!: Roger Byrd; CSBC Church Matters Team

·         A Conference for Widows and Widowers: Mary Egland, Bible Believers MB Church/ Supporting Families in Their Time of Loss: Pastor Dr. Gentre R. Adkins III, DTh, Senior Pastor of Faithful Saint Mark Church, Los Angeles, CA 

 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 7:30am to 2:00pm

Location: Good Community Church of Torrance

                  19950 Mariner Avenue

                  Torrance, CA 90503

Cost: $25.00 which includes continental breakfast and catered lunch

Every Wednesday, LBH Pastors are invited to join DOM Mark Gayden for a Prayer Breakfast Fellowship at Denny's at 8:00 AM.

Location: 3333 Atlantic Blvd, Long Beach, CA

Let's talk about the unique role of the Black and Hispanic church in California. From succession planning to embracing technology, this episode explores the cultural richness, challenges, and kingdom opportunities in reaching every community for Christ.

Jul 21, 2025 the GC Collective Podcast

In this lively episode, the podcast gets both of CSBC’s ethnic ambassadors in one room—and the conversation doesn’t disappoint. Mark Gayden (Long Beach Harbor Association) and Nestor Amaya (Sequoia Association) talk about the unique role of the Black and Hispanic church in California. From succession planning to embracing technology, this episode explores the cultural richness, challenges, and kingdom opportunities in reaching every community for Christ. Subscribe to This Week at CSBC at https://csbc.com/subscribe, and write to us at podcast@csbc.com To reach out the Mark Gayden, email mgayden@csbc.com To reach Nestor Amaya, email namaya@csbc.com

Guide to Federal Benefits for Veterans

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2026: Over 350 projects now available to choose.

2025: Last-minute locations for your group. We can help! 

Incredible opportunities await in cities across the world, from Thailand to Boston to Atlanta. Whether you're called to serve internationally or closer to home, these trips provide a chance for you and your church to make a lasting impact.

These mission experiences are built intentionally to encourage:

1. Sharing Jesus in a palpable way through genuine relationships with vulnerable populations.  
2. Supporting missionaries and local churches in the daily grind of ministry.
3. Encouraging and equipping your group to return home, actively asking questions such as, “How can I live on mission in my community?”

We have an exciting partnership with the International Mission Board, specifically an effort to help local churches connect with an IMB missionary. After submitting the ‘Who Is Our Missionary’ form, an IMB missionary has been “matched” to your local church! You can connect and begin receiving updates from the field and even be part of the work. If your church isn’t connected with an IMB missionary, please click the link below and we’ll help you get started.

WHO IS OUR MISSIONARY?

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Dr. Bishop Jawane Hilton and The Brister Baptist Church are in the CSBC News!!!

Click the link below to watch the Video:

https://vimeo.com/1039799929/9ef6ca9f8c

Here are five reasons to complete an ACP!

• Family – You are an important part of the Southern Baptist family! This small task benefits the entire SBC and its mission of reaching the world with the Gospel.
• History – Historical statistics about your congregation are maintained for you if/when needed.
• Resources – SBC agencies use ACP information to allocate funding and other resources to CSBC to benefit California churches.
• Representation – The SBC determines representation on national boards based on ACP information. Also, the number of messengers eligible from your church to attend state and national conventions is determined using ACP statistics.
• Communication – Information provided through the ACP survey enables your association and state convention to better communicate with and serve the needs of your congregation.

Website: https://csbc.com/annual-church-profile/

Navigate Politics, Ethics, Policies, and Culture in the Public Square:

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (National)

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission exists to assist your churches by helping you understand the moral demands of the gospel, apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy, and to promote religious liberty in cooperation with churches and other Southern Baptist entities. Together, we can bring hope to the public square—for the sake of the gospel. 

https://erlc.com/

email: https://erlc.com/connect/

(615) 244-2495.

President – Brent Leatherwood

California Family Council (State)

Advancing God’s Design for Life, Family, & Liberty through California’s Church, Capitol, & Culture.

God’s people living as principled citizens of both heaven and earth:

• Biblically Faithful
• Civically Responsible
• Culturally Impactful

The Union Baptist Church of Vallejo, California Pastoral Search Committee has started our search for a new Senior Pastor. Our former Senior Pastor passed away. Let us know if you have any questions. 

Here are the Senior Pastor Announcement details. 

Yours in Christ, 
Union Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee

If you are interested in the resources "Rhythms Book and Slides" please email Pastor Trevor Cooper at lboctrailer@gmail.com for the PDFs.

Another resource available is the "Doing More Together Book/Midwest Slides" ...

More Tools from the DOM Meeting...

If you are interested in the resources "Doing More Together Book/Midwest Slides" please email Pastor Trevor Cooper at lboctrailer@gmail.com for the PDFs.

Another resource available is the Rhythms Book and Slides...

More Tools from the DOM Meeting...

SALAM MINISTRIES TRAINING TOPICS

We train and mobilize for the fulfillment of the Great Commission with Rev. Nadar Hanna

Equipping Disciples

• Heal and Freedom Through Forgiveness
• Our Identity in Christ
• Effective Prayer
• Spiritual Warfare / Engaging the Occults
• What's a Disciple - Biblical Christianity
• The Church According to Jesus
• How to Partner with Holy Spirit in the Work of Mission

Disciple Making

• Evangelism: From God's Perspective
• Worldviews: Guilt/Innocent, Shame/Honor, Fear/Power
• Communicating the Gospel Cross-Culturally
• Working with Refugees and the Nations Among Us

Making Disciples Among Muslims

• Why Muslims? Why Now?
• Islam 101, Folk Islam, Political Islam
• Value System in Islam
• Apologetics - Common Arguments
• Sharing the Gospel with Your Muslim Friend

Contact us:

Salam Ministries  |  8200 Ellis Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92646  |  714-724-2985  |  Salamsocal@gmail.com

The sex trafficking industry is everywhere

Research shows that in America there are more sex trafficking points of sale than there are Starbucks. The sex traffic industry generates an average of $150 billion a year world-wide, making it one of the top three criminal industries.

The Miqlat Project knows that there is redemption for anyone who is ready and willing to receive it. With over a decade of experience in successfully rescuing the exploited, we have cultivated a proven method of offering hope to women.

Meribeny Humstoe is a speaker for churches interested in joining the fight against human and sex trafficking. She has dedicated 15 years of bringing awareness to our community, our churches and our schools. She would like to serve our churches in any way possible.

Please contact Meribeny at miqlatproject@gmail.com and visit the website for more information.

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Building Lasting Partnerships for Your Church’s Asphalt Needs - Let’s Create a Strong Foundation Together! I am thrilled to introduce you to our comprehensive asphalt services company, City Service Paving. At City Service Paving, we understand that asphalt maintenance might not be the primary focus of church budgets. However, we firmly believe that taking care of the church parking lot not only ensures safety but also enhances the overall appearance while leading to long-term cost savings through reduced repairs and liabilities. Our expertise ranges from small-scale patch and repairs to complete asphalt removal and replacement projects. We take immense pride in delivering top-tier asphalt services that combine efficiency and competitive pricing.

When it comes to churches and association campuses, our approach goes beyond being a mere vendor. We strive to establish a transparent and cost-effective partnership, offering pastoral teams a reliable resource they can trust with their valuable assets. Through this letter, we extend our services to all ministry locations in California, aspiring to become your trusted partner in enhancing your facilities. Our goal is to provide not only a complimentary bid but also job-walks and secondary bids, offering you the confidence that you’ve chosen the right team at the right price.

For your convenience, I have attached our qualifications for your perusal. These documents underscore our experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

Our extensive range of services encompasses:

• Asphalt Paving and Repair
• Seal Coating and Crack Filling
• Parking Lot Maintenance
• Annual Maintenance Review/Repair Programs
• ADA Compliance Upgrades
• Striping and Signage

We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with your team members and explore how we can support and serve your asphalt projects. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to schedule a meeting, seek clarification, or learn more about our services.

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