![]() He established the Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) in 1973, and after purchasing the former Pepperdine University less than 10 years later, his ministry exploded from a 300-person congregation to thousands flocking to Los Angeles to hear him preach. But his legacy is not limited to the screen. Price also holds the honor of hosting the Ever Increasing Faith television (EIF) program-one of the longest continuously-running, Christian teaching programs on TV. Perhaps most notable was his year-long sermon series on "Race, Religion and Racism" in which he discussed the difference between racism and prejudice, and how it manifests in the church. The great man of God will be remembered for his passionate, and often controversial, teachings. Posted by Jennifer LeClaire Ministries on Saturday, February 13, 2021 I can't thank him enough for his sacrifice. Price's preaching really influenced me when I was a young Christian. About 2,000 people currently worship at the church's "FaithDome," which seats more than 10,000.We lost a giant in the faith, a general today. She could not say how many members the church currently has but confirmed it was much less than 28,000. Williams said the last time Crenshaw Christian Center had 28,000 members was about the year 2000. "We'll just have to wait and see on that." How much of that they will share with others we have no idea," she added. "I'm sure without a doubt the things he has learned have made an impact on his life and the life of his wife and children and that it's been a learning and growing experience for them. It is unclear whether Price will divulge further details of his misjudgments or reference anything from the past year in his teachings but "I guess we'll find out," Williams said. "Your work commitments cannot always come first and so he came to a place and a point where he realized that he needed to give just a little bit more of himself to his family and little bit more time for himself. She said she was not aware of how other churches handle pastoral family problems but at Crenshaw Christian Center, leaders have to pay attention to their family. Williams noted that Price saw how his "personal misjudgments" had affected his family and made the right call to step away from his administrative duties at the church. Therefore, I'm gonna step down as pastor at this time," he said. I have betrayed the trust of God, my family and you my church, and for that I am so sorry. "I have struggled with and am correcting and making amends for serious personal misjudgments which have affected my life and my family and which I deeply regret. Price, handed over the reins of the megachurch to him in 2009. ![]() The announcement had come just over eight years after his father, Dr. ![]() Price shocked his congregation last June when he announced that he would be stepping down from ministry due to "serious personal misjudgments" without elaborating on any details. ![]() ![]() While Price was not immediately available to personally discuss his pending return to the pulpit, he shared a 25-second video clip announcing his return on social media on Wednesday, inviting supporters to show up and help him celebrate his restoration. "For us it's just a matter of having him back up teaching again," said Williams. "Sunday will definitely be celebration Sunday," said Lynne Williams, CCC's pastoral executive assistant who previously confirmed in April that Price would be returning to the helm of the ministry, in an interview Thursday.Įven though Price wasn't leading the ministry for the past year, she said, he and his wife Angel have been attending church services regularly with their children. Members of Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, which once boasted a flock of 28,000 in its heyday, will celebrate the return of their fallen pastor, Fred Price Jr., to the pulpit on Sunday, a year after he stepped down over "serious personal misjudgments." (R) and his wife Angel (L) are expected to return to the helm of the Los Angeles-based Crenshaw Christian Center July 2018. ![]()
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