New To West Angeles?
We are so glad you are here.
At West Angeles, we Evangelize, Edify, and Equip
believers to reach the world with the love of Jesus.
Meet our West Angeles Leadership
West Angeles is led by Presiding Bishop Charles Blake Sr. Under Bishop Blake’s leadership, the church has grown from 50 members to over 24,000. Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. is now Presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ – continues to serve as Head Pastor of West Angeles Church of God In Christ, while leading its vision firmly into the future.
West Angeles Church of God In Christ is recognized as one of the most influential churches in America today, and serves as the model of visionary leadership into the future. Its main place of worship, the West Angeles Cathedral, is located in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, California, a historic African American ethnic enclave.
Bishop Charles and Lady Mae Blake
About West Angeles Church of God in Christ
God
Fearing
At West A, we believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God and that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
People
Loving
We strive to be compassionate in our love, excellent in our service, holy in our living, and passionate and reverent in our worship. God requires a relationship with us; and we desire relationships with others. God doesn't intend for us to do life alone.
Mission
Minded
We are a Biblical ministry of Excellence. Our ministry is designed to encourage life transformation through our threefold purpose: to Evangelize, Edify, and Equip the whole person to serve the community, and to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
Generosity
Driven
You’ll experience the joy of giving back by participating in a variety of activities, organized groups and worship services. You will be nurtured, and you will have a chance to nurture others through our ministries and outreach programs.
The Trinity
We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
The Bible
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
Hope
We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.
The Cross
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
Holy Spirit
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.
Baptism
We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for Him.
What to Expect At West Angeles
The Heart Behind The Mission
We know that our love is an action. Reaching people outside the four walls of our church is vital at West Angeles. Ministry takes place in church, at home, in small groups, in the real world. We embrace the opportunity to show love any chance we get.
