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
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/Archive...0206/cover.htm
Place to live? Bellflower is a wonderful community, and I'm sure the Butlers can help out.
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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!
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.
__________________ "I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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?
2. Does anyone know of a church family in a relatively safe area near the school that might rent out a room?
Thanks.
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.
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.
__________________ "I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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