A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Dr. Haywood A. Robinson, III began his walk with Christ as a teenager, under the pastoral ministry of his father, Dr. Haywood Robinson, Jr. Following a brief career as a Public School educator, Pastor Robinson answered God’s call to the Gospel Ministry. He was licensed and ordained at the Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.Over the years, he has served Christ as an evangelist, counselor, psalmist, teacher and in many other capacities, but principally through the work of Pastoral Ministry.
Here at Saint Philip A.M.E Church we believe “God has a vision for your life that is greater than ANY vision that you can have for yourself or others can have for you.”
See for yourself how God is moving in this place.
“We are Exalting Christ and Empowering People!”
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Dr. Joseph M. Ripley, Sr., is Founder and Pastor of The Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., a non-denominational church. Its mission is to purposefully extend service-oriented leadership, demonstrating Christ-likeness in all areas of human experience: personal, domestic, corporate and cultural ----- producing Kingdom covenant results.
The Body of Christ Church International, U.S.A., a multi-faceted ministry, is located in Fayetteville, Georgia. Programs and Outreach Ministries include School of Ministry, Prison Ministry, Youth Detention Center Ministry, Success In Life Classes, Healing School, Soulwinning, Street Reach, Missions (locally and abroad), the I.M.P.A.C.T. Tutorial Program, Business By the Book and the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, just to name a few. The ministry also operates a Technology Learning Center, which is reaching the world for Jesus through technology with computer classes, associated teaching and training.
Traveling from Hawaii to Central America, and from Australia to Africa to China, Dr. Ripley is widely regarded as an internationally known author, motivational, and conference speaker.
Dr. Ripley is a Trustee of The International Third World Leadership Association (ITWLA), founded by the late Dr. Myles Munroe, promoting “Change Through Leadership”, with special focus on the Third World. Recently, Dr. Ripley was conferred the appointment of Ambassador Statesman to the United Nations by Word of Life Ministries International (WOLMI), a non-governmental organization in special status of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). Most recently he was recognized as an expert in the area of Christian Leadership, and thus received the title of His Excellency Reverend Doctor Joseph Ripley, Sr. CDKA, Ph.D., COIE.
Dr. Ripley can be seen and heard nationally and internationally on the LIVING IN VICTORY broadcast via television and the Internet, where he teaches people from all walks of life to “Feed their Faith and Starve their Doubts”!
A graduate of the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Dr. Ripley also attended the University of Georgia, where he majored in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. He holds a Doctorate Degree from the New Covenant International Bible College.
Dr. Joseph M. Ripley, Sr. and his wife, Dr. Marjanita L. Ripley, are the proud parents of three children, April, Heather and Joseph, Jr.
PASTOR WALTER LAIDLER - PERSONAL WELCOME
How much difference can one man make in the life of another? If that man is Dr. Frederick K. C. Price, the answer is tremendous.
What you see today at Christ Community Christian Center Church in the city of Lakeland Florida is a direct result of that initial encounter of Pastor Laidler with Pastor Price. Pastor Laidler first saw Dr. Price while attending Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary at Boston, MA in 1980. He was not willing to return and pastor in little Lakeland because of the Scripture…”they took offense at him…only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor. And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." Matt 13:57-58 NIV) Pastor Laidler met face-to-face with Dr. Price in Los Angeles in August 1987.
In the years that followed, Pastor Laidler made a purposeful decision to watch, to follow, and to glean all that he could from Dr. Price. The full impact of that encounter has blessed so many lives. The many families at CCCC share a similar love and gratitude for Dr. Price because he has touched their lives as well. Pastor Laidler is a partaker of the grace (Philippians 1:7) and a partaker of the anointing that God flows through Dr. Price. The love shared by the CCCC family for Drs. Frederick & Betty Price is insurmountable. Pastor Laidler is a charter member of FICWFM.
The Beginning. In 1867, two years after the end of the Civil War, First Mount Zion Baptist Church was organized. At that time the church was known as Mount Zion Baptist Church. Two years after the end of slavery, the church was born from a desire to give thanks and gratitude to God who enabled many former slaves to exercise their God-given freedom to worship. The founding members faced many problems. Money was scarce and a church location and minister were needed. The members met in their homes while involved in the time-consuming process of land acquisition followed by construction of a building. After much inquiry, a site located in the Rock Hill Magisterial District of Stafford County, Virginia was chosen. The founding members worshipped in a log cabin which served as the first church edifice.
The Northern Virginia Baptist Association appointed Reverend Jacob Byrd of Rock Hill, of Stafford, VA, as the first pastor of the church. The members used the barter system to support him and subsequent ministers. Rev. Byrd was not ordained, and as a result, early members were baptized by a Reverend Madden.
Address & Phone
First Mount Zion Baptist Church
16622 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, Virginia 22025-1920
Telephone: 703-670-0184
Fax: 703-670-0296
The vision of Cathedral of Praise International Ministries was stated by our founder, Jesus the Christ, and recorded in Luke 4:18-19. This is a ministry of reconciliation ordained to assist the poor, to heal the hurting, to deliver the captive, to restore sagacity to the spiritually blind, to set free the oppressed, and to preach and teach the truth of the Gospel.
OUR HISTORY
Late 1800's
After the close of the Civil War, a number of Christians banded together to establish a Baptist church in Freedman's Village. This site is now the National Arlington Cemetery. They called this church "The Old Bell Church". Members worshipped under the leadership of the first pastor, Reverend Robert S. Laws. When the federal government moved the congregation from this location, they settled in nearby Alexandria County, which is now Arlington County, Virginia. In September 1866, another space was purchased on Mt. Vernon Avenue, which was later named Arlington Ridge Road. Here a new church was erected and named Mount Zion Baptist Church. This was a two-story red brick building with a white marble front. Reverend Joseph Matthews served as pastor for 15 years.
Mid 1900's
Reverend James E. Green was elected pastor in 1914, after many years of service. He joined Mount Zion in 1903. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School for three years and on the Deacon Board for nine years. He was a dynamic leader of the church and community. Under Reverend Green's pastorate, a new church was erected in 1930 at the Arlington Ridge Road site at a cost of $26,000. In 1942, the federal government condemned the property to make way for a network of roads. The Odd Fellows Hall at Columbia Pike and South Ode Street was selected as a temporary place of worship. Later, property was purchased at 19th and Lowell Streets. Groundbreaking services were held on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944. The first services were held in the new building on the first Sunday in July 1945.
Late 1900's
In January 1952, Dr. Oswald G. Smith was elected pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Before coming to Mount Zion, he was assistant pastor at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Early in his ministry, he emphasized the role of community service in fulfilling the Mount Zion Church mission. In 1956, he established a Deacon's Fund to assist both members and non-members in meeting emergency costs for goods, medicine, shelter, utilities, and other necessities.
Today
In November 1991, Dr. Leonard N. Smith became the ninth senior minister. Under the leadership of Dr. Smith, the membership and stewardship has nearly doubled. More than 2,500 have united with Mount Zion and the Church budget has increased to several million dollars. Mount Zion has purchased 22 acres of land in Woodbridge, VA in order to further their mission to go and make disciples of all nations as we're commanded. While working to gether to realize the vision, Mount Zion continues to expand its outreach with food assistance, tutorial and financial support to community service agencies. The radio outreach began in 1999. You can hear Dr. Smith every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Monday at 6:00 p.m. on MZBC Radio Outreach Ministry on WYCB 1340 AM and on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on New Inspirational Praise 104.1 FM in the Washington, DC area.
Eastern Star Church is where “Jesus is Exalted and the Word is Explained.” Our ministry is based on evangelism and discipleship and we share the Word of Jesus Christ through our more than 40 ministries and three Central Indiana locations. Led by our pastor, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr., we are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ of saving and nurturing souls that have been saved. (Matthew 28:18-20) Eastern Star Church is rooted in Biblical standards that provide quality service for all who attend.
Village Broadcasting provides both live stream and recorded video programming on health and wellness. We specifically provide Digital Diabetes Prevention Program Classes and Diabetes Self Management Classes for patients seeking better blood sugar control. Our goal is to provide educational MUST SEE segments regarding, Healthy Eating, Spiritual and Emotional Healing, Teen Mental Health Issues and much much more. Our “Ask the Expert” segment hosted by Clinical Pharmacists will focus on preventing medication errors and misuse. Through our partnership with Lifestream TV we have a current audience of over 20 million people throughout the US, Caribbean and Africa
Village Broadcasting is provides HOV TV Channel which focuses on health topics that are affecting the African Diaspora. Using our global network of over 2000 physicians and 100,000 friends we provide authentic, compelling and engaging “reality programming” addressing the issues and challenges plaguing the African Diaspora.
