In the end, though, the congregation stood behind him, and when it was announced in June that he would be returning, there was an air of jubilance. Not only was it a shock to the patrons of the church and its worldwide viewers on television and online, but it was also a public relations issue. With all the people who have been touched in some way by Crenshaw Christian Center, Fred Price, Jr’s sudden step down came as a shock. He served as the face of the church both in person and to millions worldwide, for nearly a decade, so his unexpected departure sent shockwaves through the Christian community. used initiatives like “The Blueprint to cater to the youth, and as pastor, he continued to do so while still seeking to accommodate the older patrons of the church. served six years as an assistant pastor before his father passed the position on to him on his 30th birthday, on March 15, 2009. He started an event called Hip Hop Sunday, which would later be renamed “The Blueprint.” He aimed to incorporate his experience as a gospel rapper into the service to connect with young people in the community.įred Price, Jr. As he went into the apprenticeship at the church, he gradually injected his own style into its operations. In 2002, he would graduate, marry his sweetheart Angel, and preach his first lesson at CCC. After attending Long Beach State University for two years, he eventually left to attend ministry school. decided to go into the ministry at age 19 after seeing Creflo Dollar at Crenshaw Christian Center. Price was pastor of the Crenshaw Christian Center until March of 2009 when he passed the torch to his son. The television series, Ever Increasing Faith, first reached the air in 1978, and continues to this day, reaching upwards of 15 million viewers worldwide. Established in 1973, the Crenshaw Christian Center grew from a 300-person congregation in Inglewood, California to a 28,000-strong membership today that meets in the Faith Dome, a $10-million 10,000-seat facility. Price, the founder of Crenshaw Christian Center, and Dr. About Crenshaw Christian Centerįrederick K. Price went on to preach a sermon focusing on restorative grace. As he spoke to the congregation, he thanked them for their support, despite not knowing all the details, and for respecting the privacy of his family.
returned to the pulpit, a year and a week after he stepped down.
never disclosed what his personal misjudgments were and asked that people respect his privacy as he attempted to make amends to his family, and it seems people obliged, as nothing has publicly leaked during his time away from service.
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