Church near USC? Place to live?

[Newman]

My son got connected with the church he went to when he was at Wheaton based on info from the forum. It worked out well.

So, now he is bound for USC Film School.

1. He will need to find a church and a place to live. What churches would you recommend in the area? And why? :rockband

2. Does anyone know of a church family in a relatively safe area near the school that might rent out a room? :bedtime

Thanks. :thumbsup

[Blubayou]

Doesn't Nancy Granquist and her husband pastor a chruch near there?

[StMark]

Grandquist are in Northern CA. in the San Francisco bay area.

USC is in Los Angeles. I would recommend Dan Butler's church in Belflower - southwest Los Angeles Area near Long beach. He's a good pastor.

[Steve Epley]

Elder Noe Trevino is in Bell Gardens?

[StMark]

Bro Epley! I've been meaning to contact you...stand by for a PM.

I forgot about that church - then again, do you think Newman's son would go to a UC church? lol

[Newman]

I would recommend Dan Butler's church in Belflower - southwest Los Angeles Area near Long beach. He's a good pastor.

St Mark- Umm... What is the church like? Michael's ambition is a bit outside the box.

Bro. Yonts' church in Illinois was a young, dynamic church with a great youth leader.

I saw that Jeremy Foster lives in LA. Would you happen to know where he attends church? :cool:

[Newman]

Elder Noe Trevino is in Bell Gardens?

I am guessing that this might not be the best fit for someone pursuing film studies. :ursofunny

[Praxeas]

My son got connected with the church he went to when he was at Wheaton based on info from the forum. It worked out well.

So, now he is bound for USC Film School.

1. He will need to find a church and a place to live. What churches would you recommend in the area? And why? :rockband

2. Does anyone know of a church family in a relatively safe area near the school that might rent out a room? :bedtime

Thanks. :thumbsup
Hmmm...don't know how close. Bellflower. Riverside. Van Nuys

Further away Escondido. I know the Youth leader there. Pasadena.

Van Nuys http://www.valleylighthouse.org/index.php

Bellflower http://www.ipchurch.com/

Escondido http://www.npwconline.com/ might be too far

San Fernando Flowers...no website

BTW Bellflower every year puts on Virtual Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tovkEVSAzLk

[StMark]

St Mark- Umm... What is the church like? Michael's ambition is a bit outside the box.

Bro. Yonts' church in Illinois was a young, dynamic church with a great youth leader.

I saw that Jeremy Foster lives in LA. Would you happen to know where he attends church? :cool:



There are elements of Pentecostal tradition at Belflower but for the most part it's very contemporary - lot's of young bands, casual,etc very southern CA so to speak. The pastor's son has a band that's probably in line w/what he may be use to. the church runs about 400 I believe.

He may also want to try the church in Torrance (west Los Angeles Area).
the pastor is steve saize. He married Debbie Foster. I don't know anything else about it except that I know that Debbie and steve are dynamic leaders.

Also, there is a very small church in Van nuys ( north L.A Area) that he may want to look into. There is a very FAMOUS Guitarist that attends there....his name escapes me right off but trust me, you're son will know this musician lol

[Praxeas]

Just follow the links. If he does not mind driving to BF it would be a great church to go to.

[Newman]

Hmmm...don't know how close. Bellflower. Riverside. Van Nuys

Further away Escondido. I know the Youth leader there. Pasadena.

Van Nuys http://www.valleylighthouse.org/index.php

Bellflower http://www.ipchurch.com/

Escondido http://www.npwconline.com/ might be too far

San Fernando Flowers...no website

BTW Bellflower every year puts on Virtual Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tovkEVSAzLk


Wow. Looks quite interesting. Thanks. :thumbsup

[Newman]

There are elements of Pentecostal tradition at Belflower but for the most part it's very contemporary - lot's of young bands, casual,etc very southern CA so to speak. The pastor's son has a band that's probably in line w/what he may be use to. the church runs about 400 I believe.

He may also want to try the church in Torrance (west Los Angeles Area).
the pastor is steve saize. He married Debbie Foster. I don't know anything else about it except that I know that Debbie and steve are dynamic leaders.

Also, there is a very small church in Van nuys ( north L.A Area) that he may want to look into. There is a very FAMOUS Guitarist that attends there....his name escapes me right off but trust me, you're son will know this musician lol

This is all starting to make me feel better about LA. :cool:

[StMark]

Prax,

Escondido is in the San Diego area - way too far from L.A to attend church don't you think??

There is Tom Copple's church in the Anahiem area - it's about 45 min. but during the week the traffic would be impossible.

ALso, Joe Hunt in Long beach??

And Phil White in Burbank

[Praxeas]

Prax,

Escondido is in the San Diego area - way too far from L.A to attend church don't you think??

There is Tom Copple's church in the Anahiem area - it's about 45 min. but during the week the traffic would be impossible.

ALso, Joe Hunt in Long beach??

And Phil White in Burbank
That's what I was saying, but he might want to visit.
Phil White? I really DOUBT he will like it there. They are Ultra Cons and not UPC either

[berkeley]

Darren Sargent ( sp ) ???

[Praxeas]

Yes

[aegsm76]

If he is in film school, the Butler's church in Bellflower would be great. Dan Butler is a good well-balanced godly man.

[GrowingPains]

Jeremy Foster lives in LA? Do you mean Lousiana? I don't think he lives in Los Angeles.

USC? Darin Sargent's would be too far from USC. Jeff Morgan is in Costa Mesa/Orange County. He can check on UPCI.org for churches in that area too.

[Pastor Keith]

Neuman,

Knowing your views, I would recommend Joe Hunts church in Long Beach. It is a progressive church, Joe is on the ball and cutting edge. Of course check out St. Marks recommendations, like Bell Flower of Darren Sargent's Church.

[GrowingPains]

Neuman,

Knowing your views, I would recommend Joe Hunts church in Long Beach. It is a progressive church, Joe is on the ball and cutting edge. Of course check out St. Marks recommendations, like Bell Flower of Darren Sargent's Church.

Is Joe Hunt even still in Long Beach?

[Pastor Keith]

Is Joe Hunt even still in Long Beach?

My understanding is that he is.

[StMark]

Neuman,

Knowing your views, I would recommend Joe Hunts church in Long Beach. It is a progressive church, Joe is on the ball and cutting edge. Of course check out St. Marks recommendations, like Bell Flower of Darren Sargent's Church.


I believe Daren's church is in San Diego - too far from USC.

there's also Tom Copple's church in the Anahiem area (can't remember if I mentioned it?

There are also churches in the inland empire area (riverside/San Bernardino)but It's probably too far with the traffic.

If you're looking for a conservative church, I recommend PHILL WHITE In Burbank or Elder Fraizer (AMF) in the Ontario area.

He may also enjoy visiting Bishop Noel Jones' church in Gardena ( central L.A) at least to check out the music - their band is awesome!
I think the name of the church is Refuge Temple or City of Refuge

[Neubill]

I recommend International Pentecostal Church in Bellflower, pastored by Dan Butler, for the following reasons:


Dan Butler is one of the finest men in Pentecost.
The home of AEM (Apostolic Entertainment Ministries) is there.
One of the congregants is Eric Roemheld, a great person in his own right, as well as a set designer in Hollywood. Definitely a good person to know as a film student.
His profile is here: http://www.ninetyandnine.com/Archives/20060206/cover.htm

Place to live? Bellflower is a wonderful community, and I'm sure the Butlers can help out.

[StMark]

DId anyone mention Larry Booker's church? He's in the inland Empire area too which is a little far - maybe a 40 min. drive on Sunday.

[Monkeyman]

Butler's church is filled with "industry" people so he wouldn't get any flack for being in film school. Congrats on USC Film School btw, that is an amazing program and I would have loved to have gone there.
He (Butler) still is pretty conservative though...the Long Beach church might be a better fit, but a ways to travel. Everyone else giving you advice about escondido, san diego, O.C. has never lived in LA proper...it would take FOREVER to commute!!!
I can't wait to hear updates on his education...

Also, some of Butler's congregation has worked on some huge flicks....including Batman!

[CC1]

Newperson,

Tell your son I am jealous! He is living out my dream. I originally was going to go to the University of Texas and major in RTF (Radio, Television, and Film). God sidetracked and now 30 years have passed.

If he can't find a Oneness church he likes there is a good Charismatic church in LA on Wilshire Blvd called The Oasis. My family used to go there back when my wife and kids were living in LA several months out of the year.

[RandyWayne]

I would LOVE the opportunity to be going to film school AND step inside a UC church and tell them all what I was doing. :)

The expression on most faces would be great material for a future film!

[Narrow Is The Way]

My son got connected with the church he went to when he was at Wheaton based on info from the forum. It worked out well.

So, now he is bound for USC Film School.

1. He will need to find a church and a place to live. What churches would you recommend in the area? And why? :rockband

2. Does anyone know of a church family in a relatively safe area near the school that might rent out a room? :bedtime

Thanks. :thumbsup
If your son is looking for a Church, then I would definitely recommend Bro. Trevino in Bel Gardens or Bro. White in Burbank. Also there is Bro. Clifford Clark in Ontario and Bro. Russell Frasier in Fontana but that would be a longer drive. These are all men that stand for truth and do not put their finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing.

Now if your son is just looking for a Crowd and not a Church then I would recommend Bro. Flowers in San Fernando or he can drive a little ways and go to Bro. Camerons church in Oxnard. There are several more but can't think of their names at the moment.

Also somebody mentioned Nancy Grandquist. That would be a perfect idea, only if he doesn't want to be saved.

Just my thoughts. I am sure all opinions are welcome here.

[CC1]

If your son is looking for a Church, then I would definitely recommend Bro. Trevino in Bel Gardens or Bro. White in Burbank. Also there is Bro. Clifford Clark in Ontario and Bro. Russell Frasier in Fontana but that would be a longer drive. These are all men that stand for truth and do not put their finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing.

Now if your son is just looking for a Crowd and not a Church then I would recommend Bro. Flowers in San Fernando or he can drive a little ways and go to Bro. Camerons church in Oxnard. There are several more but can't think of their names at the moment.

Also somebody mentioned Nancy Grandquist. That would be a perfect idea, only if he doesn't want to be saved.

Just my thoughts. I am sure all opinions are welcome here.

What a childish and insulting post. Thankfully it does not need refuting as anyone reading it can see your false holier than thou attitude.

[berkeley]

some are pot stirrers... others... they're smoking the stuff!

[Praxeas]

If your son is looking for a Church, then I would definitely recommend Bro. Trevino in Bel Gardens or Bro. White in Burbank. Also there is Bro. Clifford Clark in Ontario and Bro. Russell Frasier in Fontana but that would be a longer drive. These are all men that stand for truth and do not put their finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing.

Now if your son is just looking for a Crowd and not a Church then I would recommend Bro. Flowers in San Fernando or he can drive a little ways and go to Bro. Camerons church in Oxnard. There are several more but can't think of their names at the moment.

Also somebody mentioned Nancy Grandquist. That would be a perfect idea, only if he doesn't want to be saved.

Just my thoughts. I am sure all opinions are welcome here.
how about your church? BTW thank you for mentioning the Flowers and the Camerons, far better churches or Pastors than dictator/pastor in your little (and I mean little) circle of friends. :-)

[berkeley]

how about your church? BTW thank you for mentioning the Flowers and the Camerons, far better churches or Pastors than dictator/pastor in your little (and I mean little) circle of friends. :-)

shhhh! I have/had friends in that little circle. ( I think I've been found out -posting here )

[Praxeas]

I think I know who he is. It's sad that he chose to come here and initiate this stuff. Last time he was here he went on and on about how he was just responding to what others said about "his little circle of friends"...ironic too that he would mention my church...because I know who told him that information. In fact I even hugged the guy at camp meeting (not our little trolling friend but the guy I suspect told him which church I go to)

[berkeley]

Yeah. Sad.

[Newman]

Jeremy Foster lives in LA? Do you mean Lousiana? I don't think he lives in Los Angeles.


LA= Lousiana? I should have known better but I guess I was hopeful. Hahaha :spit

[Newman]

Butler's church is filled with "industry" people so he wouldn't get any flack for being in film school. Congrats on USC Film School btw, that is an amazing program and I would have loved to have gone there.
He (Butler) still is pretty conservative though...the Long Beach church might be a better fit, but a ways to travel. Everyone else giving you advice about escondido, san diego, O.C. has never lived in LA proper...it would take FOREVER to commute!!!
I can't wait to hear updates on his education...

Also, some of Butler's congregation has worked on some huge flicks....including Batman!

Monkeyman- What does pretty conservative mean from a young man's perspective? What is is that you are specifically thinking about when you mention that the Long Beach church might be a better fit?

[Newman]

To all- Thank you for all the input. I will be printing this thread and giving to Michael. I appreciate the comments and insiteful posts. :thumbsup

[Narrow Is The Way]

To all- Thank you for all the input. I will be printing this thread and giving to Michael. I appreciate the comments and insiteful posts. :thumbsup
No problem. Glad I could help. :thumbsup

[Newman]

No problem. Glad I could help. :thumbsup

Without a doubt! :ursofunny

[Monkeyman]

Monkeyman- What does pretty conservative mean from a young man's perspective? What is is that you are specifically thinking about when you mention that the Long Beach church might be a better fit?
LB is a Starbucks church, while the others is Dunkin Donuts. You'll find goatees and laptops hanging out at a Starbucks, while most folks just grab their coffe & donut at Dunkins and go on their way.

LB is Mac the other PC.

You might see an illustrative sermon at LB with a lot of creativity, the other will break down the Word ol skool style with a good ol' fashioned Bible study (and the Man can break it down)....different strokes for different folks. By looking at your kids vids, I figured he was more into creativity???

[Praxeas]

LB is a Starbucks church, while the others is Dunkin Donuts. You'll find goatees and laptops hanging out at a Starbucks, while most folks just grab their coffe & donut at Dunkins and go on their way.

LB is Mac the other PC.

You might see an illustrative sermon at LB with a lot of creativity, the other will break down the Word ol skool style with a good ol' fashioned Bible study (and the Man can break it down)....different strokes for different folks. By looking at your kids vids, I figured he was more into creativity???Have you heard butler preach?

[Monkeyman]

Have you heard butler preach?Yes, he can break it down like nobody! My BIL was his Music Director and he has preached here in Canada as well. He is amazing.

[CC1]

I went to Bible College with Dan Butler and have read his book but have actually never heard him preach.

He is a very smart guy and very personable. I disagree with him on many things including the premise of his book but he is a very agreeable guy to disagree with!

I spoke to him at the last GC I went to 10 years ago and had an interesting conversation. It came up about some of those "industry" folks in LA being in his church. I found it pretty interesting since he is pretty conservative.

One interesting note is that his brother, Jeff Butler, is an exUPCer who done went and "gone charismatic" in the GNCM mold.

[Praxeas]

what was the name of the book?

[Neubill]

what was the name of the book?

Correct me if I'm in error, but I believe it is "The Last Generation of Truth"

It can be purchased here: http://www.apostolicpb.com/15.html

[Praxeas]

What happened to our hit and run Ultra Con? He sure had a lot of nasty things to say

[hometown guy]

I think I know who he is. It's sad that he chose to come here and initiate this stuff. Last time he was here he went on and on about how he was just responding to what others said about "his little circle of friends"...ironic too that he would mention my church...because I know who told him that information. In fact I even hugged the guy at camp meeting (not our little trolling friend but the guy I suspect told him which church I go to)

If your accusing who I think your accusing your wrong.

[hometown guy]

"bump" for prax

[Praxeas]

If your accusing who I think your accusing your wrong.
Actually I can only think of two people but giving that I am wrong that one of them did, I am glad I am wrong and apologize for any offense :thumbsup

[Praxeas]

It still begs the question of why he would make such a statement to begin with

[hometown guy]

Actually I can only think of two people but giving that I am wrong that one of them did, I am glad I am wrong and apologize for any offense :thumbsup

no prob.
by the way i do know narrow and that was not a stab toward you.

[Praxeas]

no prob.
by the way i do know narrow and that was not a stab toward you.
I hope not. I know who he is, but it is still odd that he would make those comments in a thread that is simply about finding a church for Newman's son

[Hesetmefree238]

What about Rich Brown's UPC church in Pasadena? I'm assuming he still pastors there?

[Praxeas]

What about Rich Brown's UPC church in Pasadena? I'm assuming he still pastors there?
That would be good too...

http://www.lifechurchpasadena.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14

[Praxeas]

Wait...I change my mind...Rich Brown is Canadian... :ursofunny

[Narrow Is The Way]

I hope not. I know who he is, but it is still odd that he would make those comments in a thread that is simply about finding a church for Newman's son

Everybody was giving their comments on the churches in the L.A. area and I gave mine. Hopefully all views are supported.