Our History
(From the left, Pastor Myron Riley, Pastor Larry Obero, Pastor Rick Castro, Pastor R.L. Hymers Jr, Pastor Wen Secillano)
Our church was started by Pastor Rick Castro in the nineties.After graduating with a Bachelor Degree from Pacific Baptist Bible College in San Dimas, California, and earning his Master Degree in Biblical Studies from Shreveport, Louisiana, he joined the church of Pastor Jim Black of Gethsemane Baptist Church in North Long
Beach in 1993. He taught a Filipino Sunday School for few years.
Then He pioneered a church in Artesia, California in the middle of the nineties. He was still then working a full time job. In the late nineties, the church was organized and incorporated at Excelsior Baptist Church in Norwalk, California. Attending pastors were Pastor Wen Secillano, Pastor Larry Obero, Pastor Robert L. Hymers Jr., and Pastor Marlon Riley,
In, 2000, Pastor Rick set out to focus on his pastoral calling and started an extensive soul winning works. He then planned to become full time in the ministry. The Lord blessed his efforts, and membership began to grow. In 2002, Pastor Rick quit his business and commenced in full time ministry. The Lord graciously gave him more wisdom in building His church. We thank the Lord for the wisdom and the grace He bestowed upon him and our church, and praying that God will continue to save and add more faithful men and women to serve Him in this church.
Beach in 1993. He taught a Filipino Sunday School for few years.
Then He pioneered a church in Artesia, California in the middle of the nineties. He was still then working a full time job. In the late nineties, the church was organized and incorporated at Excelsior Baptist Church in Norwalk, California. Attending pastors were Pastor Wen Secillano, Pastor Larry Obero, Pastor Robert L. Hymers Jr., and Pastor Marlon Riley,
In, 2000, Pastor Rick set out to focus on his pastoral calling and started an extensive soul winning works. He then planned to become full time in the ministry. The Lord blessed his efforts, and membership began to grow. In 2002, Pastor Rick quit his business and commenced in full time ministry. The Lord graciously gave him more wisdom in building His church. We thank the Lord for the wisdom and the grace He bestowed upon him and our church, and praying that God will continue to save and add more faithful men and women to serve Him in this church.
Our Church Staff
Rick Castro, Pastor
Rick Castro, Pastor
Danny Tesoro, Treasurer, Time Recorder, Preacher
Alphy Palisoc, Head Usher, Preacher
Eric Jumaoas, C.I.A. Time Recorder, Youth Ministry, Preacher
Manny Parayno, Music Ministry, Preacher
Norby Mendoza - Youth Gospel Tract Distribution, Preacher
Alvin Acabal - Preacher
Rubel Del Rosario - Preacher
Danny Tesoro, Treasurer, Time Recorder, Preacher
Alphy Palisoc, Head Usher, Preacher
Eric Jumaoas, C.I.A. Time Recorder, Youth Ministry, Preacher
Manny Parayno, Music Ministry, Preacher
Norby Mendoza - Youth Gospel Tract Distribution, Preacher
Alvin Acabal - Preacher
Rubel Del Rosario - Preacher
Our Purpose
1. To worship and honor our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2. To edify and equip every believer in serving the Lord.
3. To teach husband and wife how to maintain a happy home.
4. To lead the youth to be godly examples to other teenagers.
5. To teach children how to live for the Lord Jesus Christ.
5. To evangelize the lost with the saving power of the gospel.
2. To edify and equip every believer in serving the Lord.
3. To teach husband and wife how to maintain a happy home.
4. To lead the youth to be godly examples to other teenagers.
5. To teach children how to live for the Lord Jesus Christ.
5. To evangelize the lost with the saving power of the gospel.