Victory Baptist Church
Los Angeles CA
90011-5499
Who we are
What We Believe
The Church Covenant
Having been lead, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that, when we remove from this place, we shall as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.
And now unto Him, who brought again from the dead, Our Lord Jesus, be Power and Glory forever. Amen.
The Church Covenant
Having been lead, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We moreover engage that, when we remove from this place, we shall as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.
And now unto Him, who brought again from the dead, Our Lord Jesus, be Power and Glory forever. Amen.
Location of worship
4802 South McKinley Avenue
Los Angeles,
CA
90011-5499
United States
Phone: 3232312888
Fax: 3232312888
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Church Pastor
Dr. W. Edward Jenkins
Pastor
4802 South McKinley Avenue
Los Angeles,
CA
90011-5499
United States
Phone: 323-231-2424
Fax: 323-231-2888
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Dr. W. Edward Jenkins
Leader Position:
Pastor
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Leader Bio:
Dr. W. Edward Jenkins received his B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. He holds a Masters of Theology & Biblical Studies and a Doctorate degree of Ministry from Fuller Theology Seminary in Pasadena, CA. A longstanding educator, Dr. Jenkins taught Government/Law for the Riverside Unified School District and received his Lifetime Secondary Teaching Credential.
Dr. Jenkins was the Coordinator of the Drug & Alcohol Intervention Program, as well as the Work Experience Program for the Riverside School District. Dr. Jenkins has also taught Biblical Greek at the California State Convention. In the late 80s, Dr. Jenkins pastored the Bibleway Baptist Church of Woodcrest, CA. He is currently the Pastor of Victory Baptist Church of Los Angeles, a position that he has held for 20 years.
Dr. Jenkins is a board member of the National Baptist Convention, Inc. and a faculty member of the National Congress of Christian Education. Also Dr. Jenkins has been recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the American Baptist College in Nashville, TN. In addition to his work in the National Baptist Convention, Inc., he has held the positions of Vice-Moderator and Dean of the Ministers’ Conference in the Los Angeles District Association of the Western Baptist State Convention and he is presently the Moderator of the LADA. Dr. Jenkins is married to Kimberley and they have one son, Jahi.
Dr. Jenkins was the Coordinator of the Drug & Alcohol Intervention Program, as well as the Work Experience Program for the Riverside School District. Dr. Jenkins has also taught Biblical Greek at the California State Convention. In the late 80s, Dr. Jenkins pastored the Bibleway Baptist Church of Woodcrest, CA. He is currently the Pastor of Victory Baptist Church of Los Angeles, a position that he has held for 20 years.
Dr. Jenkins is a board member of the National Baptist Convention, Inc. and a faculty member of the National Congress of Christian Education. Also Dr. Jenkins has been recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the American Baptist College in Nashville, TN. In addition to his work in the National Baptist Convention, Inc., he has held the positions of Vice-Moderator and Dean of the Ministers’ Conference in the Los Angeles District Association of the Western Baptist State Convention and he is presently the Moderator of the LADA. Dr. Jenkins is married to Kimberley and they have one son, Jahi.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 11038
Los Angeles, CA
90011
Los Angeles, CA
90011
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Victory Baptist Church History
Victory Baptist Church was organized and founded by Arthur Atlas Peters on Easter Sunday, April 2, 1943. During the same year, he graduated from Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary with a Bachelor of Dignity Degree. His wife Cody, “Mollie” Peters suggested the name of the church and it became “Victory.”
The original church was a store front building on 42nd street and Wadsworth Avenue and began with fourteen stalwart members. By 1944, the congregation had grown and they were able to move into a beautiful building on East 48th Street and McKinley. The church motto “To Serve the Present Age,” was adopted and the church lived up to the creed when in 1948, property was purchased near the church to be used as a child care development center and nursery. Eventually, even this would expand to include a K-6 elementary school and Senior Citizen Apartment Buildings.
In 1950, Victory Baptist Church made national news and inspired thousands when the Sunday night services were aired on Channel 11, KTTV at prime time. The Voices of Victory, a 75 voiced choir and the Pastor’s messages drew many worshippers to the church. During the 1960’s, Victory became not only a spiritual center but a political one as well. Voter registration was encouraged and the church hosted fundraisers for the civil rights movements. When the Church celebrated its 24th Anniversary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the guest speaker.
The music department continued to grow and the Victory Baptist Choir, directed by Samuel Spann, became a vital force in the music ministry. Over the years a multitude of famous singers including Mahilia Jackson, Dorothy Maynor, Jester Harston, The Clara Ward Singers, Ethel Waters and others appeared at Victory.
On September 25th 1975 Dr. Arthur A. Peters was killed and by the following year Rev. Charles N. Chapman was elected as the Pastor of Victory Baptist Church. Rev. Chapman had at one time headed the Los Angeles City Credit Union. It was his vision to purchase a lot across the street to be used as additional parking. It was also during his tenure that he and his wife, Julia Chapman, accompanied the students from the day school to Washington D.C. and they also led a group of members from the congregation on a spiritual retreat to Egypt. In 1993, Rev. Chapman resigned and Rev. Joseph Matthews served as interim pastor until a new pastor was called.
In 1995, Rev. W. Edward Jenkins was elected Pastor of Victory Baptist Church. He was previously the Pastor of Bibleway Baptist Church in Perris, California and an associate minister at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Riverside, California. He and his wife, Kimberley, were welcomed into the church. Some of Rev. Jenkins’ most significant accomplishments include erecting iron gates around the church, refurbishing the main
sanctuary and lower auditorium, establishing a Young Adult Spiritual Autobiography Class and Boyz to Men class, opening a Martial Arts and Self Defense Center, organizing and directing the men’s choir, the Wrecking Crew, and leading the drive to pay off the mortgage. While serving as Pastor, Rev. Jenkins completed a Masters of Theology & Biblical Studies and a Doctorate degree of Ministry from Fuller Theology Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Over the last few years, Rev. Jenkins has served as Moderator of Los Angeles District Association.
The original church was a store front building on 42nd street and Wadsworth Avenue and began with fourteen stalwart members. By 1944, the congregation had grown and they were able to move into a beautiful building on East 48th Street and McKinley. The church motto “To Serve the Present Age,” was adopted and the church lived up to the creed when in 1948, property was purchased near the church to be used as a child care development center and nursery. Eventually, even this would expand to include a K-6 elementary school and Senior Citizen Apartment Buildings.
The music department continued to grow and the Victory Baptist Choir, directed by Samuel Spann, became a vital force in the music ministry. Over the years a multitude of famous singers including Mahilia Jackson, Dorothy Maynor, Jester Harston, The Clara Ward Singers, Ethel Waters and others appeared at Victory.
On September 25th 1975 Dr. Arthur A. Peters was killed and by the following year Rev. Charles N. Chapman was elected as the Pastor of Victory Baptist Church. Rev. Chapman had at one time headed the Los Angeles City Credit Union. It was his vision to purchase a lot across the street to be used as additional parking. It was also during his tenure that he and his wife, Julia Chapman, accompanied the students from the day school to Washington D.C. and they also led a group of members from the congregation on a spiritual retreat to Egypt. In 1993, Rev. Chapman resigned and Rev. Joseph Matthews served as interim pastor until a new pastor was called.
sanctuary and lower auditorium, establishing a Young Adult Spiritual Autobiography Class and Boyz to Men class, opening a Martial Arts and Self Defense Center, organizing and directing the men’s choir, the Wrecking Crew, and leading the drive to pay off the mortgage. While serving as Pastor, Rev. Jenkins completed a Masters of Theology & Biblical Studies and a Doctorate degree of Ministry from Fuller Theology Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Over the last few years, Rev. Jenkins has served as Moderator of Los Angeles District Association.
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Victory Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 26th of September, 2022
