Quick Facts
Founded
See website
Denomination
COGIC (Church of God in Christ)
Service Times
Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian; 'Bible believing church in the Church of God in Christ denomination' confirmed.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify inerrancy stance — many historically Black churches affirm authority but not strict inerrancy.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
West Angeles Brotherhood (32nd Annual Golf Tournament June 22, 2026) confirmed — established men's ministry.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify faith-alone soteriology.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance.
Verify
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Charles Blake II senior pastor confirmed; Lady DeAndra Blake First Lady (non-pastoral title); Elder John Patton leads Wednesday Bible study — male eldership visible.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository vs topical.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active outreach and community engagement typical of Black megachurches.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/Pride signals surfaced on homepage. 40+ year Crenshaw community emphasis.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
COGIC affiliation explicitly confirmed — Pentecostal Holiness tradition with episcopal accountability.
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Assessment
West Angeles COGIC is one of the largest churches in the Western US with 25,000+ members. Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. led for decades; son Charles Blake II became pastor in 2022. COGIC is a historically Black Pentecostal denomination — Trinitarian and holiness-tradition. Verify positions on cessationism, women in ministry, and social engagement.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
3600 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
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