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THE POWER OF FAITH TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! MAGAZINE

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a message from dr. price invitation to salvation

If you
are not a
If there is one thing I am sure of in this life, it’s that God is faithful. Many
have judged God faithful – faithful enough to begin a faith adventure. They stepped

Christian
out in faith, believing and confessing God’s Word. They crossed over the threshold.
They got past the threshold and started their faith walk. But somewhere along the

and
line, they did not have enough strength to complete what they started.

would
I made up my mind when I found out how to walk by faith that I was going to
take God at His Word no matter what happens. I had the kind of attitude that

like to
affirms, “This is coming to pass or I am going to die – one of the two!”

become one,
And I have seen God’s faithfulness time and time again in my life—through
financial hardships and health challenges. Each time, I’ve come out on the other

pray the
side—successful.
This is the kind of attitude you have to

following
“Therefore know have. A dogged determination that says, “I

prayer:
that the LORD your am not going to be defeated! I will not give
up!” Sometimes in the natural you want to
God, He is God, the give up, but that is when you have to know
what God has promised in His Word.
faithful God who keeps Now, once you make this stand you
will be challenged. The devil will tempt
covenant and mercy for you to question whether God will do what
He said He will do. Satan will argue with
a thousand generations you day and night to try to talk you out of Dear GOD in Heaven,
the fact that you believe God is faithful.
with those who love Sometimes the circumstances will be so Thank you for sending Your
Son JESUS CHRIST to destroy
Him and keep His com- orchestrated against you that you will
think, “I wonder if God will.” But you have the power of Satan over my life. I
accept Jesus now as my personal
mandments;” to be bold as a lion.
SAVIOR and LORD, and I
—Deuteronomy 7:9 In Matthew 11:12, Jesus said, "… the
choose to turn away from the sins
kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and
of my past to a renewed Life in
the violent take it by force.” What did He
Jesus.
mean? You do not have to try to take any-
thing from God because God is not withholding anything from you. It is the devil You said that if I would confess
who is standing in the middle of the road, trying to block you and keep you from get- with my mouth the LORD
ting across to the kingdom—the promises of God. JESUS and believe in my heart
Satan will try to stop you in every way he can. You cannot walk up and say, “Mr. that You raised Him from the
Devil, would you please allow me to pass across?” No, you have to be violent about dead, that I would be saved. I
it because violence is all he understands. You have to be bold in your faith walk. believe JESUS died for my sins
Every time the enemy comes against you, sit down and and that You raised Him from the
start considering the faithfulness of God. Go over your dead for my benefit.
life to see what God did to bring you victory in whatever
the situation may have been. You may remember some HEAVENLY FATHER, I
things you forgot about—some things that at the time thank you for the gift of salvation
seemed insignificant. But when you put it all together and for accepting me now as Your
and begin to make a cumulative list of what God has child.
done on your behalf, it will make you as bold as a lion.
Always remember that God is faithful. Trust In JESUS’ name, Amen.
Him. Count on Him. He is reliable. He will not fail
you – He is on your side!
If you have prayed this prayer,
please let us know by writing
to us at:
Crenshaw Christian Center
P.O.Box 90000
Los Angeles, CA 90009
Attn: Administration Office

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EVER INCREASING FAITH MAGAZINE

Summer 2008
CONTENTS SUMMER 2008

Vol. V, No. 3

Editor
Antracia Moorings

Publications Coordinator
Michelle McIntosh
Columnists
Pastor Frederick Price
Dr. LaVerne Tolbert
Contributing Writers
Minister Robert Bolden
Minister Brenda Daniel
Dr. Michael Freeman 6 10 12
Daniella Masterson
Art Design
Lorena Iñiguez
EIF Graphics Designer
Ardena Brooks
Photographers
Harry Langdon
James Byndon
Proofer
Charles Rideaux
Make Up 16 18 20
Adrian M. Evans

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This year marks Dr. Betty

The Power of Faith:

Editorial Offices
MAKE IT HAPPEN Price’s 18th year being can-

The Affirmation of Dr. Ethiopia: A Gateway

7901 South Vermont Avenue cer free. And she opens up
For the Gospel
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Frederick K.C. Price as
about her health and how
(323) 758-3777

The Apostle of Faith

she is feeling these days.
E-mail:
By Minister Brenda Daniel
eifmagazine@faithdome.org
Website: By Danielle Masterson 18 THE WORD OF FAITH
Is God Glorified
www.faithdome.or g
This year, Crenshaw

Through Sickness?
Dr. Fred Price’s life is a testa- Christian Center had its first
To order from or ment to faith. At this year’s introduction to Ethiopia—a
to subscribe to this magazine: FICWFM convention, he nation that is ripe for the By Dr. Fred Price
Call 1-800-927-3436
will be honored for his com- preaching of the Word.
mitment to the Word and In this teaching, Dr. Price
Ever Increasing Faith Magazine is published
faith. shares how our bodies are
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by Crenshaw Christian Center, a recognized
nonprofit corporation. 2008 Crenshaw HEALTH & HEALING the temples of God and
Dr. Betty Price:
Christian Center. All rights reserved. how sickness cannot keep
Cancer Free and Care Free
Reproduction in whole or part without written dwelling where God is.
permission is prohibited. Ever Increasing
Faith and the logo on the back page are reg- By Daniella Masterson
istered trademarks of Crenshaw Christian
Center, Inc. in the United States and other
countries where Ever Increasing Faith

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Magazine circulates. Ever Increasing Faith DEPARTMENTS
Magazine has no subscription or newsstand
price and is supported through contributions. 3 A Message from Dr. Price
10 FICWFM Focus Parenting Matters

All gifts to this ministry are tax-deductible.

15 21 On the Air
Printed in the United States of America. 5 On the Calendar
Q&A: Straight Talk with
Drs. Fred & Betty Price
Contributors News & Notes

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on the itinerary

2008
July 21-25

18th Annual FICWFM

CALENDAR
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price August 24
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
September18-19
Drs. Fred & Betty Price
Living Word Bible Church
October 9-10
Drs. Fred & Betty Price
FICWFM Regional
October 9-10
Pastor Frederick K.C. Price, Jr.
Bethel Baptist Church
Convention Crenshaw Christian Dr. C. Thomas Anderson Vine-Life Christian Dr. John W. Ringgold
The FaithDome Center East 3520 E. Brown Road Fellowship 1962 Euclid Avenue
7901 S. Vermont Avenue 1 West 96th Street Mesa, AZ 85213 Dr. Robert Wilks San Diego, CA 92105
Los Angeles, CA 90044 New York, NY 10025 (480) 964-4463 17421 Van Buren Blvd. (619) 266-2411
(323) 758-3777 (212) 749-9323 6:45 PM Riverside, CA 92504

August 14-15 September 7 September25-26

(951) 789-8514

Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Pastor Frederick K.C Price, Jr. Drs. Fred & Betty Price
Heritage Family Showers of Blessings Daylight Christian Center
Fellowship Christian Center Pastors Jerome & Theresa
Dr. Art Aragon Bishop K.L. Campbell & Talley
201 E. Broadway Pastor Shaun Campbell 15831 W. 7 Mile Road
Avenue 10758 G. Avenue Detroit, MI 48235
Anaheim, CA 92805 Hesperia, CA 92345 (313) 270-4412

September 12
(714) 817-1900

August 16 Dr. Frederick K.C. Price

Dr. Betty R. Price “2008 Annual Chicago
Clarion Call-Sound the Faith Conference”
Trumpet Women’s Living Word Christian
Conference Center
Women of Influence Pastor William S.
Lisa Perry, Winston
CEO/President 7306 W. Madison Street New York

Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA Forest Park, IL 60130
(310) 355-8653 (708) 697-5000

September18-19
12:30 PM

Drs. Fred & Betty Price

August 21-22
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
FICWFM Regional
Pastor & Mrs. Casey
Spirit of Faith Christian Treat
Center Seattle, WA 98198
Dr. Michael A. Freeman (206) 824-8188
2261 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-3733

contributors
Pastor Robert E. Bolden, is missionaries to various Divine Design Hair Salon and Barber Shop,
a graduate of the Ministry countries around the an Upholstery Training Center, a Computer
Training Institute at world. Brenda has been Lab, and the SOFCC Bookstore. "Living By
Crenshaw Christian married for 25 years. She Faith" is the radio and television broadcasts
Center. Bolden accepted and her husband Wayne taught by Dr. Freeman and is aired locally,
the lordship of Jesus Christ have two young adult nationally and worldwide. He, his wife,
in 1980. Bolden is one children, Monet and DeeDee, have three children, Brittney, Joshua,
the Instructors for the Michael. and Brelyn.

Dr. Michael A. Freeman is Danielle Masterson is

Spiritual Enrichment classes offered at CCC.
Bolden is also an Instructor at Abundant
Harvest Christian Center School of Ministry in the Founder and Pastor of Director of Public
association with Trinity University, an accredit- Spirit of Faith Christian Relations at CCC. Most
ed school of theology where he teaches class- Center (SOFCC) with recently, she was the host
es such as the Principles of Faith, locations in Prince for KRVB V100’s radio
Pneumatology & Angelology. George’s County and show, “It’s A New Day.”

Minister Brenda Daniel is an ordained minister

of the gospel and a graduate of CCC
Ministry Training institute, and has served as a
full-time staff member of the church for more
than 20 years. She trains and leads teams of
Howard County
Maryland. Founded in
1993, Spirit of Faith Christian Center is “One
Church with three Locations”. The North
Location (Faith Plaza) houses the Sanctuary,
Family Life Center, Hang Time Teen Center,
Whether writing for print
publications, producing
for television or hosting a radio talk show,
Masterson is dedicated to using her skills to
glorify Jesus.

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feature article

By Daniella Masterson

“Welcome to Ever
Increasing Faith.
Remember these words
from the book of
Romans chapter
10 verse 17: ‘So then
Faith comes by hearing
and hearing by the word
of God, …

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S aid Dr. Frederick K.C. Price,
Pastor and Founder of
Crenshaw Christian Center,
reciting the scripture he’s used
for decades to introduce his
“Ever Increasing Faith” broadcast and that
has helped to brand him as an icon of faith.
It’s Sunday morning at Crenshaw
Christian Center (CCC). Dressed in a regal
three-piece suit with a Bible in his hand, Dr.
Price is ready to preach another message
from the Gospel of the power of faith at the
world-renowned FaithDome in Los
Angeles, California.
Whether it’s faith to receive healing, faith
to prosper financially, or faith to overcome adversities to
restore your life, for decades Dr. Price has taught that faith in
God possesses divine power to transform your life and do the
impossible—just as he and his ministry have.
Consequently, CCC and the Fellowship of Inner-City
Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM) will honor the life, lega-
cy and ministry of Dr. Price and affirm him as the Apostle of
Faith at this year’s weeklong convention in July.
The convention will commence on
Monday, July 21st with a gala fundraising din-
ner titled “A Divine Affair” at the elegant
Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel located in
Beverly Hills, California. Grammy and Dove
Award-winner CeCe Winans will be the fea-
tured entertainment. Event proceeds will be
used to create the Apostle of Faith Library
located on CCC grounds to chronicle the
history of Dr. Price and the contributions of
“Ever Increasing Faith.”
The Apostle Affirmation service for Dr.
Price will be held on Friday, July 25th at
CCC. Other celebrities slated to perform at
the convention are Gospel sensations Mary
Mary and Helen Baylor. And distinguished
ministers Pastor Jack Hayford of Church on the Way in Van
Nuys and Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor of West Angeles
Church of God In Christ in Los Angeles and Presiding
Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, will also be speaking.
Although an Apostle is an esteemed office in Christianity,
it’s a title that’s mostly associated with the early church and the
Apostle Paul. However, just as Catholicism has a Pope and
Buddhism has a Dali Lama, 21st century Christianity has
divinely inspired and appointed leaders to guide the church,
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said Bishop Wiley Jackson of Gospel Tabernacle in Atlanta,
Georgia.
“A lot of people believe that Apostles ended
with the original 12 Disciples,” said Bishop
Jackson who first made the announcement pro-
claiming Dr. Price is an Apostle of Faith (in
2007). If that is true, why would there be I
Corinthians12:28?”
“I Corinthians 12:28 says, ‘God has appointed these in the
church, first Apostles…’ Amazing. It said, ‘First Apostles,’ but
we don’t talk much about the office of the Apostle. How can a
whole body come together and skip over Apostles?”
Ephesians 2:20 describes an Apostle as a cornerstone of the
faith. The unique calling requires that one be directed on a def-
inite mission to act with full authority on behalf of the Savior
and is accountable only to God. For example, the Reverend
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. could have been considered an
Apostle because as a result of his mission / ministry to achieve
justice and equality for all Americans, he is responsible for the
success of the Civil Rights Movement said Bishop Jackson.
“God has given us such an Apostle,” proclaimed Bishop
Jackson. “One who has received his revelation through a vision
(of how to walk by faith, not by sight.) Fifty years ago, who
could Dr. Price look at and get a vision of Crenshaw Christian
Center as far as prosperity is concerned? Where could he turn
to model himself? God gifted a man with a message that would
free all of us. I really don’t know of any other African-American
Charismatic ministry (like CCC).”
Bishop Jackson is a dedicated member of FICWFM, but
other prominent ministers with celebrated ministries agree
with their recommendation for the affirmation.
“No one fits the title of Apostle
of Faith better than Dr. Fred
Price,“ said Dr. Marilyn Hickey,
Founder and President of
Marilyn Hickey Ministries. One
of the world’s leading Bible teach-
ers, Marilyn Hickey has traveled
to more than 100 nations sharing
God's Word. “He teaches about
faith line upon line, precept upon
precept. He is as good as anyone
showing others how to utilize
faith in their lives. He encourages
me and millions of others to stand
strong in their faith and make this
message work.” Dr. Marilyn Hickey
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A prolific and best-selling author,
Pastor Hayford has penned more
than three dozen books, 600 hymns
and choruses, including the interna-
tionally known and widely recorded
"Majesty.” He is perhaps best
known, however, as founding pas-
tor of The Church on the Way
(TCOTW), the First Foursquare
Church of Van Nuys, California in
1969. Pastor Jack Hayford also
believes that Dr. Price has met the
Dr. Jack W. Hayford biblical requirements to be affirmed
an Apostle.
“The biblical clarity and abiding fidelity to Jesus’ lifestyle and
character, joined to the abounding fruitfulness of a ministry
that has impacted the nations of the earth and strengthened the
saints in all parts of Christ’s body, are easily sufficient reason to
affirm Pastor Fred Price as an Apostle – soundly on the ground
of God’s Word,” said Pastor Hayford.
“That his Apostleship has quickened God’s Word to vibrant
faith among millions warrants the title as well, and for that rea-
son, I join with others to speak with gratitude to God and with
respect for this ministry which he has placed among us all,” he
added.
“…In Pastor Price’s ministry I have seen these
signs of a servant-shepherd – signs that may not
be visible to those who only witness the plat-
form public persona of this man, but traits
familiar to those of us who have and do know
him as a fellow laborer “in the trenches” of the
City of Los Angeles.”
Often times, when people are living in the presence of a his-
tory-maker, they can’t or aren’t able to fully grasp the depth of
or the impact he or she will have on the future. With the cre-
ation of the Apostle of Faith Library, generations will be able
to learn more about their spiritual heritage and God’s purpose
for His people due to the writings of Dr. Price. The author of
more than 50 books on faith, healing, prosperity, and the Holy
Spirit, Dr. Price has sold over 2.1 million books since 1976.
In an era when there are so many proclaimed “spiritual lead-
ers,” postulating about the pathway to enlightenment, fulfill-
ment and heaven, fortunately, Jesus Christ has given Believers
the way, the truth and the light through His Word and His
leaders – First Apostles.—EIF
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dismiss this as ‘name it and claim it.’ It’s nothing of
the sort. It is the very blueprint for how any
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FICWFM focus
By Dr. Michael A. Freeman
I
am extremely humbled and honored to have
been selected by Dr. Fred Price as the
Executive Vice President of this great
organization Fellowship of Inner-City
Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM).
Never in my wildest dreams could I ever have imag-
ined being chosen to serve in this capacity along side
this great man of faith.
My father, grandfather and great grandfather
were also Pastors and one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is how
to serve. I’ve enjoyed serving practically all of my life and I know that
I can serve God’s people better than I can pastor God’s people.
Those who understand know that they are one in the same.
Unfortunately, most pastors just want to be served and not serve. I’ve
always honored the men and women of God who I’ve been privileged
to serve. Here’s my position—the student is never greater than the
teacher. I always keep the teacher higher than myself (the student).
So for me, it’s not about being FICWFM’S Executive Vice
President. More than that, this is another opportunity where I can
serve both the Godfather of Faith, (“WOW”, wait a minute I’ll say it
backwards, “WOW) and the men and women of God who are in the
Fellowship.
How does one attempt to fill the shoes of such a dynamic, prolif-
ic, profound, anointed and loving, (the adjectives are endless!) man of
God? The answer is you don’t. All you have to do is see that the same
principles that he put in place are followed. First, by me and then by
the men and women who have embraced his vision for FICWFM.
It is vitally important that the members not compare me with
Dr. Price because there is only one Doctor, but I need them to come
along aside me to promote what Dr. Price has stood for all these
years. I think that we can all take what we have gleaned from his life
collectively and impart those same things into the lives of other pas-
tors and ministers. We are all in a position to carry the dream of a man
to the next generation of leaders. Those who walked with Dr. King
did not fully capitalize on what he established. After his death, they
scattered and thereby, for the most part, delayed things that are just
now manifesting. Come on! Some forty years later, we have the first
African-American Presidential Nominee. Let’s learn from our past
and all carry the torch, the fire and the baton together!
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I’ve observed several things since being
around Dr. Price and his ministry:
Faith, we all know that faith is and has
been the bedrock of his assignment.
Family, he is the epitome of a husband
and father and has always exalted the impor-
tance of the family.
Finances, coming into this understanding has definitely
helped all of us do what God has placed in our hearts, he’s
shown us that’s it’s OK to have silver, gold and God!
Fellowship, unlike a lot of other leaders, he enjoys fellow-
shipping with all of us. Think of the many times he has taught
the Word and then taken the time to fellowship with us. So I
will simply package something that I am very familiar with, the
four Fs – Faith, Family, Finance and Fellowship. My desire is
to see every pastor with all these areas rock solid in their own
lives and ministries. I am so fulfilled in ministry, I want every
pastor to have the same level of fulfillment that DeeDee and I
have and more.
Finally, I would like everyone to know; I did not ask for
this honor. No one can know how shocked I was and still am
to have been chosen, especially in light of all of those who are
qualified for the position. With a worldwide television min-
istry, three campuses, plus 200 acres of land to build our future
home; Faith City, and as well thousands of partners; my plate
is full. My point is this, I ask that you simply honor Dr. Price’s
choice and decision, like you have with all of his other choices
and decisions, (which have always put us in a better position).
He has not made this decision lightly; he knows what he is
doing. Consider this, how could he have been so right about
all of his other decisions and directives and now not know the
voice of God in this one?
Again I’m looking forward to serving you and serving with
you for years to come.
Shalom!!—EIF
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you are helping to make it happen
Brenda Daniel encourages the youth.
ETHIOPIA
A Gateway
For the
Gospel
By Minister Brenda Daniel
Acts 8:27 “… a man of Ethiopia, and
eunuch of great authority…”
Acts 8:31 “…And he said, how can I
(understand) except some man should
guide me?”
B
ordered by Eritrea to its north, Sudan to its west and
Kenya to its south, the nation of Ethiopia is full of
Biblical history and cultural influence. Just as the
Ethiopian eunich spoken of in the book of Acts thou-
sands of years ago, many of the almost 76 million peo-
ple that populate this great country are still searching for the truth.
Hosanna Radio Broadcasting Network is answering this search
with 24-hour a day ministry that includes anointed music and teach-
ings, and meeting the human needs of the people. The Word of
faith and power is being released through the air waves via short-
wave transmitted messages, and Crenshaw Christian Center
(CCC) Global Missions is a primary sponsor of this great endeav-
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After receiving new soccer uniforms, the young people were all smiles.
or by the purchase of air-time and radios. Un-reached and difficult
to reach people, in Ethiopia and through out Africa and the Middle
East now have access to the Gospel.
IN THE CITY
In May of this year, CCC had its first physical introduction to
the nation with an invitation from the Hosanna Radio
Broadcasting Network. We were invited to the country to observe
and assess the expansion of the Ministry. Through its Foundation,
Missionary Tersit Asrat, founder of Hosanna Broadcasting is
physically meeting the need of children and families in the capital
city of Addis Ababa and in surrounding regions.
Addis Ababa is also the largest city in Ethiopia, and millions of
children who are homeless, abandoned, diseased and hungry wan-
der the streets day in and day out. It is here where Hosanna House
Orphanage has become a safe haven for girls ranging from age 7 to
14, who once were among the millions of victimized children.
CCC partnered on this mission and through your support of our
missions effort, we bought much-needed furniture for the home,
and school supplies and clothing for the 12 girls in the home. The
facility can hold up to 50 girls and the goal is to fill to capacity by
year end, with plans already underway for a larger facility. The
highlights for me included to witnessing the joy when love was
demonstrated to them, hearing the songs they sang for their foreign
guest, and their eagerness to learn about Jesus and “prayer-time.”
IN THE RURAL AREA
A six hour drive out of the city is when you begin to move to the
outer rural parts of the country where what seems to be bad in the
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city, gets bleaker. This is where it gets more difficult to penetrate the country. He heard what Hosanna was doing and is now the new
religious traditions, cultural and social barriers. Consequently, the head coach for the team. We had the opportunity to watch him in
creativity Hosanna has for establishing Soccer Leagues is Missions action with the boys. Our God is an amazing God. —EIF
contextualization at its zenith. Presently they have adopted two vil-
lages that are about a two hour drive in dis-
tance by organizing soccer teams with boys
ages 12 to 24. Between the two villages there
are 85 boys and young men with four different
teams. In this culture, when you have won the
children, you have won the village. When we
arrived in each of the villages, people young and
old came to see what none of them had wit-
nessed before—brand new clothes for the boys,
new soccer balls as well as new uniforms and
shoes. In this particular village, most of the
people and the boys were brought up in the
Islamic religion. While we did not have the lib-
erty to speak openly about our faith, the demon-
stration of love and the Holy Spirit giving me
words filled with Biblical principle, I was able
to speak into the lives of the youth with words
of encouragement.

The highlight of this aspect of the soccer

team ministry was that while in Ethiopia the
Lord brought to Hosanna a Born-again,
Spirit-filled Evangelist, who has a calling to
those of the Islamic faith. His strategy has been Members of the soccer teams posing in their new uniforms.
to organize Soccer Teams throughout the

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from the headlines
One Common Goal
By Antracia Moorings
“N
ow the multitude of those who believed
were of one heart and one soul; neither did
anyone say that any of the things he pos-
sessed was his own, but they had all things
in common.” Acts 4:32
It was this scripture that served as the springboard for the forma-
tion of the Fellowship of Inner-City Word of Faith Ministries
(FICWFM) Federal Credit Union. It was several years ago that Dr.
Fred Price taught a series of lessons titled, “None Suffer Lack,” which
focused on the principle of the faith community pooling their resources
for a common goal. It was Dr. Price’s idea to create a credit union since it
was one that not only modeled the biblical principle of ownership held in
common, but it also provided services from which all members could ben-
efit.
Dr. Price was presented with research that pointed out that people
of color lack adequate financial services from many of the existing banks.
In December of 2003 the Wall Street Journal reported, “Lendng Patterns
Remain Unequal” “African-Americans, Elderly Get Worse Mortgage
Terms Than Others, Study Finds.” In addition, with the introduction of
subprime loans, the losses to people of color has been estimated to be
between $164 billion and $213 billion according to a report published this
year by United for a Fair Economy.
To that end, John Grayson was asked to head up the project which
is expected to open next summer on the grounds of Crenshaw Christian
Center (CCC) on the main floor of the Music Center Building.
“The purpose of the credit union is to prepare us to emulate what
the early church had done [in creating one common goal],” explains
Grayson, President of the credit union. “The plan has been revised to
include FICWFM and its church members. Initially it was just CCC.
The next important step is fundraising for its capitalization.” During the
FICWFM convention in July, the fundraising efforts will be launched.
What makes this project so unique is the fact that this credit union,
unlike most, will open its doors offering a full range of services including
Should you have questions regarding fundraising donations, you may contact the credit union via email at info@ficwfmfederalcu.com or call 1 877 2 FICWFM (1 877 234-2936).
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The future home of the
FICWFM Federal Credit Union
on the campus of Crenshaw
Christian Center.
The current Music Building, which will be the future home of the FICWFM Federal Credit Union.
checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, online and phone
banking, money market accounts, retirement accounts, nationwide
ATM, branch banking and online banking. Virtually all new credit
unions start with limited services and over time start adding services.
“Offering full services has never been done before on the day of
opening,” notes Grayson. “The main reason people will join is because the
services we are offering will be superior.” Plans for renovating the portion
of the Music Building that will house the Main Branch have been com-
pleted. This branch will feature a design where there are no teller booths.
Members will come in and sit down for what Grayson describes as a bou-
tique banking experience.
“We will not be selling to our members, we will be serving them,”
notes Grayson. “With no teller lines, through our boutique banking expe-
rience, the Member Service Representative (MSR) will be able to cash
checks, take loan applications and provide all other services. The key
word is “experience.” Our members will receive the best experience and
it will carry over into every channel of contact. The object here is for
everyone to have an experience that is superior to their current situation.
Our wealthiest and our most modest member will get the same service
because they have put their resources in common. Everyone is going to
be treated like Dr. Price. It is quite a project.”—EIF
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news & notes
Dr. Price with Mablean Ephraim at the HUF Awards.
Photo by: Willie Tassain
Congratulations to Dr. Fred Price
for being honored with the Living Legacy
Award at the 6th Annual Honoring Unsung
Fathers (HUF) Awards and Scholarship
Brunch on Father’s Day. The event, which is
presented by the Mablean Ephraim
Foundation, aims to celebrates fathers. Dr.
Price, who was presented the award by
Ambassador Atallah Shabazz, eldest daugh-
ter of Malcolm X, was given the honor for
being a father over 75 years old who has been
married for 45 years or more and who has
straight talk
Q&A with Drs. Fred and Betty Price
Will cremation hinder God from resurrecting the body of a Believer?
Q - Will cremation hinder God from resur-
recting the body of a Believer?
A - In Genesis 18:14 the question is asked,
Is anything too hard for the Lord? Well, of
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations mentioned above
are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
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demonstrated great fatherhood towards his
children and grandchildren, has an impecca-
ble work ethic, wonderful personality, is self-
less and spiritual.
Crenshaw Christian Center’s
Women’s Retreat
will take place August 6-9, 2008. Women
will get the chance to escape to paradise
with dynamic speakers such as Dr. Betty
Price, Lynda Starks, first lady of CCC East
and Cheryl Price. The relaxing time in the
Lord will take place at The Renaissance
course, the answer is an unqualified “No!” We
are also told in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 that God
will raise the dead in Christ at the first trumpet
call, regardless of whether their bodies have
turned to dust underground or have been
reduced to ashes by fire. Therefore, when the
fullness of time is come, we can rest assured
that God who knows all, and can do all, will
have no problem putting those ashes back
together no matter where they may be or may
have been scattered.
What you have to understand is that man
(and woman, too, of course) is a spirit, has a
soul, and lives in a physical flesh and blood
body.
The physical body is simply the earthly
house you (a spirit) live in here on earth. Its
only value is to provide an outer covering,
which allows you (a spirit) access to things of
this earth realm. Your soul allows you the abil-
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Dr. Betty Price on
TBN with Paul
Crouch Jr.
Esmeralda in Indiana Wells, CA. Call
CCC’s Reservation Department at ext.
4297 for more information.
Dr. Betty Price joined Paul Crouch,
Jr. on TBN’s show
Behind the Scenes on June 13, 2008. She
discussed the secret to a long-lasting mar-
riage, her relationship with God and her lat-
est book, “Wisdom From Above.” To see
the show’s podcast, visit www.tbn.org.
ity to exercise your free will, express emotions,
and use your intellect or mind. Your spirit –
the real you, allows you access to the things of
the spirit world where God operates.
Your spirit and soul (which go hand in
hand like wet goes with water) will never cease
to exist – whether in heaven, if you are born-
again, or in hell if you are not. This is not the
case with the body. Whether it is put into the
ground or into a wall, it will decay and turn to
ashes or dust. Cremation is an accelerated
form of this process – ashes or dust is still the
result.
Since God is eternal and will never cease to
exist, just like your spirit and soul. You can
surely see why the spirit and soul are far more
important to Him than a body that will ulti-
mately end in dust. So will it be until we
receive our glorified bodies, such as Jesus has
right now (Luke 24:39).
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health & healing
Cancer Free and Carefree
Dr. Betty Price Celebrates
18 Years
of Blessed Health
By Daniella Masterson
Call it a misguided notion.
Call it a previous conviction.
Call it a culinary tradition that’s bordering on a national obsession.
B
ut Dr. Betty Price, the First Lady of Crenshaw Christian Center, would call
it “hindsight 20/20.”
What is “it?” “It” was Dr. Betty’s previous consumption of about 10 cups
of coffee a day for decades. The beverage eventually contributed to a two-year
battle with cancer in 1990.
“I was always watching my weight,” said Dr. Betty. “So I would eat a light breakfast
and have three cups of coffee. For lunch, I would eat a little sandwich and have about
three cups of coffee. For dinner, I would eat a lot of fried
foods or rice and gravy. And then I would have more coffee. ”I would eat a lot
I rarely drank water, and I never ate fresh, live foods like fruit of fried foods or rice
or vegetables. It’s a miracle that I’m alive.”
and gravy. And then
Most of us can’t manage a morning without one or two
cups of coffee. And with the increasing popularity of trendy
I would have more
coffeehouses, most people can’t manage an afternoon or coffee. I rarely drank
evening without it as well. water, and I never
Unfortunately, Dr. Betty was one of those people. Back ate fresh, live foods
then her coffee of choice was MJB. Since coffee has high lev-
like fruit or vegeta-
els of caffeine, it helped Dr. Betty suppress her appetite. And
since coffee is a diuretic, her body wasn’t being properly bles. It’s a miracle
hydrated. Your body is estimated to be about 70 percent that I’m alive.”
water. Consequently, you need water to regulate your body’s
temperature, provide oxygen to your cells, remove waste, and —Dr. Betty Price
protect your joints and organs.
In Dr. Betty’s case, after a prolong period of insufficient water intake and nutritional
abuse, her body gave way to lymphoma—a malignant tumor.
The Bible say that all things work together for good for those who love God and
nothing could be truer than Dr. Betty’s case. Her bout with cancer turned out to be a
second chance to live a blessed life with greater health, wrote Dr. William F. Taylor, in
Dr. Betty’s cancer-survivor memoir “Through The Fire & Through The Water: My
Triumph Over Cancer.”
“I now believe, along with Dr. Betty, that had she been miraculously or instantly
healed, she would not be practicing today the good health habits she has since developed
(including proper nutrition, good bowel care, use of food supplements and exclusion of
excess coffee.),” wrote Dr. Taylor
Today, Dr. Betty is a picture of fitness. Standing 5’5, she’s 10 pounds lighter than she
was before she was diagnosed with cancer and has gone down about three dress sizes as
a result of proper nutrition. And at the age of 73, she says she has more stamina and gusto
for life.
“I feel better now than I’ve ever felt,” said an exuberant Dr. Betty who radiates with
vibrant health. “I have energy to go all day. That’s why I always thank God every morn-
16 EVER INCREASING FAITH MAGAZINE Summer 2008
Is Coffee bad for
your health?
By Pastor Robert Bolden
Coffee repre-
sents 71% of all the
United States con-
sumption followed
by soft drinks and
tea. It is the most
widely used stimu-
lant in the world. It
can be habit-form-
ing but has not
been proven truly
addictive. It con-
tains caffeine, which is a mild stimulant, and in many
people coffee drinking enhances alertness, concentra-
tion and mental and physical performance.
A typical 7 fluid ounce cup of coffee contains 80-140
milligrams of caffeine, depending on the method of
preparation. Even when prepared using the same equip-
ment large variations can take place.
Many studies have been performed on the relation-
ship between coffee consumption and many medical
conditions, ranging from diabetes and cardiovascular
disease to cancer and cirrhosis. Studies are contradicto-
ry as to whether coffee has any specific health benefits,
and results are similarly conflicting with respect to neg-
ative effects of coffee consumption. In addition, it is
often unclear whether these risks or benefits are linked
to caffeine or whether they are to be attributed to other
chemical substances found in coffee (and whether decaf-
feinated coffee carries the same benefits or risks.)
Because caffeine influences the central nervous sys-
tem in a number of ways and because a small number of
people may be particularly sensitive to these effects,
some people have attributed all sorts of health problems
to coffee.
Unfiltered coffee seems to boost cholesterol the
most, although a handful of recent studies hint that fil-
tered coffee may have an effect on cholesterol, too. In
one study, researcher in Sweden found that people who
normally drank filtered coffee experience a small drop in
cholesterol levels when they stopped drinking coffee for
a few weeks.
Unfiltered coffee has much less effect on your heart-
disease risk than high blood pressure or being over-
weight. If you want to optimize your cholesterol levels,
you should avoid large daily amounts of unfiltered cof-
fee.
Experts say that the majority of coffee-drinking
Americans do not need to worry about the impact of a
cup coffee on cholesterol levels. That’s because most
Americans drink filtered coffee, which is believed to
have much less of an effect on cholesterol than unfiltered
coffee. Filters seem to remove most of the cholesterol-
boosting substances found in coffee.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COFFEE

ing I wake up. That’s why I always exercise and eat right. God
has been good to me,” she said.
Today, Dr. Betty and her husband, Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Q: Is coffee bad for Q: How do we know published a compre-
workout three to four times a week for at least 30 minutes. After your health? that coffee is safe? hensive review of diet
working out, they spend time in prayer and Bible reading. Each A: No. Coffee can be A: Coffee is one of the and cancer and in
meal consists of either fresh fruit or vegetables, and yes, she still part of a healthy bal- most heavily regard to coffee it stat-
drinks coffee. But only one cup because she believes that a little anced diet. There is no researched commodi- ed: Most evidence sug-
coffee can be medicinal. And she’s proud to say that her soul food conclusive evidence to ties in the world today gest that regular con-
diet has been replaced with baked fish and chicken almost entire- suggest that a moder- with literally thousands sumption of coffee
ly. ate amount of coffee is of published studies and/or tea has no signif-
bad for you. covering a wide range icant relationship with
“I eat it sometimes, but not large portions,” she said. risk of cancer at any
“Sometimes it’s not what you eat, but how much you eat. That’s a of topics. The overall
Q: Some scientific
conclusion is that cof- site.
Q: Is Coffee addictive?
matter of the will,” she said.
fee drinking is perfectly
A: No. Enjoying coffee
Now Dr. Betty lives as an empowered self-advocate who’s research suggest that safe.
Q: Does coffee drinking
been cancer-free for 18 years. But she is quick to inform people coffee increase risk for
some diseases during the day may be
A: No, research shows
that medicine and information alone didn’t heal her. She said she
raise blood pressure? described as a regular
A: Yes, though at levels
P.U.S.H.ED into her new destiny. She Prayed Until Something
that coffee drinking is habit, but in no way
Happened.
perfectly safe. It is that are no greater than should this be confused
“The doctor cannot heal you,” she said. “All they can do is place inevitable, given the with being addictive.
would be experienced
your body in an environment in which the healing power can take number of studies con- during everyday activi- Coffee drinkers do not
place. My oncologist said I healed myself, but I didn’t. God did. ducted on coffee and ties – such as taking need to increase the
Your faith takes you beyond what you feel or see. health, that from time part in a conversation. amount they consume
over time, nor do they
Q: Do either coffee or
“You look at what you believe, and I believed that I was healed to time they suggest a
link between coffee and generally experience
through God’s transforming Word. It was a battle, but I never problems if they drink
certain conditions, caffeine cause cancer?
A: There is no conclu-
put my faith in what I saw. I just kept confessing God’s Word. less than they are used
God is able to move you from poverty to wealth and from sickness however, it is impor-
tant to know that over sive evidence to sug- to for whatever reason
to health,” she added. and also coffee drink-
indulge in anything can gest that this is the
To learn more about Dr. Betty’s dramatic recovery from can- be unwise. case. In 1997 the World ing does not cause psy-
cer pick up her book, “Through The Fire & Through The Water: Cancer Research Fund chosocial effects.
My Triumph Over Cancer.” —EIF

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word of faith
By Dr. Frederick K.C. Price
M
ost of you who
read this maga-
zine go to church.
Perhaps your
church is large.
Perhaps it has
beautiful stained glass windows. I’m
sure you think a lot of your church
building. There is nothing wrong
with that as long as you don’t wor-
Is God
ship the place. Then you enter into
idolatry. But you should consider
and respect the church building as
being God’s house.
Glorified
Some of you who smoke or drink
and do other things, don’t smoke or
drink inside the main sanctuary of
your church. You consider that a
holy place and you put your ciga-
rettes out before you enter in. You
Through wouldn’t want to be caught smoking
inside the church building because
“that’s God’s house.”
If you should walk into your
Sickness? church one Sunday morning and see
a gaping hole in the ceiling with the
rain falling through you would have
a fit.
You’d say, “Why this is terrible.
This is a disgrace before God. This
is God’s house; we ought to do bet-
ter than this. All of the toilets are
running over, the pipes are all bro-
ken, water is running all over the
floor, this is a disgrace.”
The beautiful stained glass win-
dow has a big hole in it. You’d say,
“Why this is terrible. We have to get
that fixed.” Why? Because this is
God’s house.
All right now just keep that in
mind. I want to show you some-
thing. In I Corinthians 6:19-20 God
says:
Or do you not know that your
body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
who is you, whom you have from
God, and you are not your own? For
you were bought at a price; therefore
glorify God in your body and in your
spirit, which are God's.
Glorify God, glorify God where?
In the church building. In the closet,
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at the altar, at a retreat, or some
camp, or some conference? No! It
says—glorify God in your body and
in your spirit which are God’s. Your
body is the temple; your body is
where God dwells. The Bible says
that God does not live in houses
made by men’s hands.
Yet you have respect unto your
church house. You’d have a fit it you
drove up to it and
saw one of those
“Do you not stained glass win-
dows broken.
know that You’d want it
fixed immediately,
your body is because it would
the temple be a disgrace
before God,
of the Holy because you con-
Spirit who is God’s
sider that place
you, whom And, it is not even
house.
God’s house.
you have God’s house is
your body, but
from God, you don’t mind if
and you are the windows are
knocked out of
not your this house. You
own? ” don’t mind if the
plumbing doesn’t
work in this
house, you don’t mind if the organs
don’t work in this house, because it’s
just an old, broken-down body. It
doesn’t have any significance at all.
However, God forbid that we
should let this brick and mortar
building go to deterioration.
Because that’s the house of God. Is
it?
We just read it—your body is the
temple of God. If you wouldn’t
allow that mess and corruption in
the physical building that you call a
church, why do you think that God
wants it inside of your body? Your
body where He lives. Who thinks
that God wants to live in a house
that He can’t see out of the windows,
He can’t hear out of the ears, He
can’t walk with the legs, and He can’t
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move the hands? always raised young people? Did you ever think about that?
Your body is the temple. Praise God! God dwells in our bod- Your minimum days should be 70 years, that’s just the bare
ies! He said, “I’ll walk in them, I’ll live in them. And they shall be minimum. You ought to live to be at least 120 years of age. That’s
my people, and I will be their God.” the Bible. God out of His own mouth—in the Old Testament—
We have a fit over the brick and mortar house and lie down said the number of your days shall be 120 years.
like whipped dogs when Satan puts some affliction or infirmity on I didn’t write it! God said it. The minimum ought to be 70
us. We have the audacity to say, “It’s for the glory of God.” years, and you shouldn’t go out with sickness or disease then.
If this is the case, why don’t you break all the windows out of Jesus raised this young man up. Perhaps he’d been sick and he
the church building for the glory of God? You wouldn’t want the died. Whatever the cause when the people saw what Jesus did,
people around the neighborhood to see it in this sad condition. they reacted how? They glorified God! Glorified God! When?
You’d be ashamed of it. But you’re not ashamed for them to see After the man was raised up. Are you following? After the man
the place that God has created to dwell in broken, in a wheel chair, was raised.
or on a bed of affliction. Are you seeing my point? Is God glorified through sickness? It looks like—
Let’s look at Luke 7:11-16: He’s not! EIF This article was
“Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city excerpted from Dr. Price’s
called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large book, “Is God Gloried
crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a Through Sickness?” which
is also available on CD.
dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and
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her, "Do not weep." Then He came and touched the open coffin, (800) 391-6145 or visit
and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, our website: www.faith-
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And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all,
and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen up
among us"; and, "God has visited His people."
This man was too young to die. Do you know that in all of the
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parenting matters
Teen Pregnancy:
A Cry for Help
By La Verne Tolbert, Ph.D.
A teen pregnancy pact
in a highly religious com-
munity of Boston has
parents and school offi-
cials reeling with
questions. Why did 17
girls, many 16 years old
or younger, all agree to
get pregnant? The
answer? They wanted to
raise their babies
together …they want-
ed someone to love…
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uch distorted thinking
S
isn’t unusual for
teenagers. Maturing
bodies mask naïve
minds filled with roman-
tic notions. What is
unusual is that such a
phenomenon occurred in a white, mid-
dle-class, Catholic community.
The question we should ask is
this: What’s missing in these girls’
homes and religious environment? Is
it contraceptives? The school doctor
and nurse resigned earlier in the year
because condoms and contraceptives
are not distributed without parental
consent. In addressing this controver-
sy, the principal acknowledged that
even if contraceptives were available,
that would not have prevented these
pregnancies.
What he might also add to this dis-
cussion is research which demon-
strates that when condoms are avail-
able in schools, sexual activity and peer
pressure to be sexually active increases.
Boys feel that the adults in their envi-
ronment (school officials, principals,
teachers and parents) expect them to
be sexually active, and that sexual inter-
course is accepted.
Condoms in schools send a mes-
sage of sexual permissiveness. Couple
condoms with school-based clinics—
also called school-based health centers,
which are family planning clinics in dis-
guise—and sexual activity rates along
with pregnancies skyrocket.
Focusing On
Developmental Assets
In an effort to address the reasons
behind risk-taking behavior (drugs,
sex, gangs, dropping out of school,
etc.), researchers at the Search
Institute studied adolescents in grades
6-12 and identified 40 Developmental
Assets or building blocks that help
children develop into healthy adults.
These assets are divided into two
main categories:
External Assets—Support,
Empowerment, Boundaries and
Expectations, Constructive Use of
Time
Internal Assets—Commitment to
Learning, Positive Values, Social
Competencies, Positive Identity
Few would argue that kids need
structure in their world. But the effort
that it takes to provide this structure
on a day-to-day basis demands parents’
commitment 7 days a week. Helping
adolescents develop good decision-
making skills means that kids are
supervised, directed, corrected, and
disciplined.
Unfortunately, too many parents
opt out of this responsibility and leave
the child to raise herself as best she can.
They fail to provide safe boundaries
which protect their children, bound-
aries like curfews and rules— “No!
You’re not going there because I don’t
know the parents!” Excuses such as, “I
trusted her,” or “She knows what’s
right and wrong,” are shocking when
voiced by a parent. Like an ostrich
that digs its head in the sand when
danger approaches, irresponsible par-
enting ignores the signs of older boys
dating their under-age daughter.
When moms and dads prefer to be
“friends” with their kids, the relation-
ship is diffused into a fuzzy nothing-
ness. Kids feel (and are!) emotionally
abandoned. They resort to destructive
behavior in an effort to get their par-
ents’ attention. And where mom or
dad is plagued with drug abuse or
alcoholism, or where parenting is a
one-sided chore, it’s easy to release the
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reins of parental control altogether. children, what reflection do we see? If the image looks chaotic, let’s
change the way we parent. It’s never too late to start!—EIF
Building Internal Assets
Personal power, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and positive
view of the future are the internal assets that result from a safe,
structured external world. Boundaries make kids feel safe, protect-
ed, and loved. This builds personal power and self-esteem. Kids
feel special, no matter how much they complain that, “My parents
won’t let me go anywhere.”

When time is monitored, constructive activity—sports, school

clubs, church groups, and arts such music and dance—fill the space
in the child’s day. Parents who accompany their girls everywhere
ward off sexual predators lurking in the school bleachers…or even
in the church pews.

Obviously, television and the Internet are poor substitutes for

parenting. Yet inner-city children spend more than 8 hours a day in
front of the boob tube! When will parents have the courage to turn
off the TV and make their children…read?

External assets fortify internal assets because boundaries and

guidelines teach kids that they, too, have control over what happens
to them. Yes! Good decisions cause good results, which instills
inner strength to continue making good decisions. Life feels pur-
poseful, and confidence increases. Outlook for the future is opti-
mistic.
Let’s peek into the mirror. When we look at the lives of our
La Verne Tolbert, Ph.D., Director of Christian Education Ministries at
Crenshaw Christian Center, is responsible for ministry to children, teens, and
young adults. Dr. Tolbert is president of Teaching Like Jesus Ministries, a
parachurch ministry dedicated to training teachers and parents in the local
church. She writes children’s church curriculum for inner-city churches. Visit
www.teachinglikejesus.org for more information.

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the bizness

THE AFFIRMATION OF

Dr. Frederick K.C. Price as

the Apostle of Faith
By Pastor Fred Price, Jr.

n Friday, July 25th, evision nationwide in 1978. What’s

O
2008 my father, Dr. true today of the “Ever Increasing
Frederick K.C. Price Faith” broadcast was groundbreaking
will be affirmed an then. There were no songs. No
Apostle of Faith. shouting. No theatrics. Just an out-
What that means is pouring of the Word of God to help
that Dr. Price—his people learn how to go to the next
calling, his teachings and his legacy— level. Today, his TV program airs in
will be saluted at a public ceremony at about 15 million households in 15 of the
the annual Fellowship of Inner-City 20 largest markets throughout the
Word of Faith Ministries (FICWFM) United States each week.
convention at Crenshaw Christian This wasn’t my father’s idea. This
Center (CCC). was a plan designed by God. Again,
Although this is a great honor, my he was just a dedicated servant guided
father is a private and humble man. by God to go on television with the
His greatest satisfaction is preaching specific orders to target the economi-
the Word. His greatest joy is spending cally oppressed inner-cities. Years
quality time with his family. He appre- later, pastors could come and learn
ciates accolades, but he doesn’t seek from his revelations at FICWFM.
them and they do not change his feel- If you think I’m boasting about my
ings about himself or what he believes father, you’re wrong. I’m boasting
God has called him to do. That’s a sign about our Heavenly Father, the Lord
of a true man of God. Jesus Christ who has a plan to empow-
As his son and an assistant pastor er every man, woman and child who
serving under him, it is a joy and a priv- seeks the blessing of the Lord. Believe
ilege to see his life’s work recognized me, when you are called by God you
with the affirmation of an office I’ve quickly learn, it’s not about you. God
seen him operate in for many years. I’ve seen him lay hands on the will make sure you are humble; God will surely bring you to your
sick and they recover. I’ve seen him pray for couples who couldn’t knees if you should forget Who’s on the throne.
conceive and the next year, he’s performing their baby dedication. Sometimes people ask me if I’m nervous about being the heir
Like many pastors, he operates in multiple gifts and offices apparent of a legend. Honestly, I used to be. Fortunately,
such as Teacher, a Prophet, a Bishop as well as an Apostle The services my father has supported me in my mission to minister to
because there are no ceilings in God’s business. will be open to the Hip Hop generation by holding BluePrint, a Hip
One of the jobs of an Apostle is planting churches. In the public so Hop church service held the fifth Sunday of the month.
1990, Dr. Price founded FICWFM to help spread the don’t miss this Since he and my mother, Dr. Betty, have nurtured me
faith message to churches located in urban, metropolitan opportunity to with wisdom from above, I understand that all Believers
areas in the country. Members of FICWFM include praise the are cut from the cloth of a great legend. There’s greatness
churches from all over the United States and various coun- Lord at this in all of us.
tries. Its mission is to provide standards of excellence in momentous The world honors the Popes and Dali Lamas. Let’s
ministry. occasion from honor God for giving the church a
In 2001, he founded Crenshaw Christian Center East. July 21 – man who would hear God’s voice
Today there are about 1,000 members. And he has planted 25th at the and obey it; a man who would disre-
seeds in hundreds of pastors in many other churches which FaithDome. gard temptation and operate with
have flourished as a result to his teaching on “Ever For more integrity, humility, sacrifice, leader-
Increasing Faith” television, radio and the Internet. information, ship and love because he loves God
Many people don’t know that Dr. Price was the first call, (323) and His people.—EIF
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