About Us
Who We Are
Everyday People Solving Everyday Problems By Living Christ-Centered Lives
We at Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church are a family of Christians who believe that a healthy church is one comprised of people from different backgrounds and life experiences. We commit ourselves to support one another through the stages of life so we can become more mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We are located at 125 E. Pearl Street, Port Hueneme, California and our telephone number is (805) 986-1922. This church was founded in 1964.
We are a community that ministers to the entire family. From infants to senior citizens, each member is valued and cared for. We are also a family that serves one another through the vast diversity of ministries we offer.
Our community is a stable multi-cultural urban neighborhood. Port Hueneme is known as a seaside community. There are beautiful beaches located within a mile. Port Hueneme is adjacent to the city of Oxnard.
Our church is comprised of loving, bible believing worshipers. Our goal is to magnify, glorify and proclaim the honor and excellence of the one true God.
There are approximately 200 members in our congregation. Our congregation is made up primarily of African Americans and a mixture of all other ethnic groups. Our doors are open to everyone.
We are a family church with many families having 3 generations as members. Each year there are marriages and births. We have strong representation in the youth and young adult age range. Age range of our congregation is infancy to approximately 80 years old.
Mission Statement
We exist to glorify God by accepting Jesus Christ as our personal Savior; developing a personal relationship with Him through prayer, meditation and worship; following His Commandments that include loving one another and bringing others to Christ by sharing the 'good news' of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We seek to fulfill this mission by:
- Preaching and Teaching the Word of God using the Bible as the divine authority of God.
- Serving God through worship, prayer, service and dedication of our lives to building His kingdom.
- Evangelizing to bring the knowledge, hope and love of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him.
- Equipping people with the knowledge and purpose of the Holy Spirit to be used as the source of power for their ministry.
- Fostering the Christian development of our youth.
- Serving each other with mutual concern, support and encouragement to fulfill each God-given potential.
- Serving others in the community to demonstrate the truths of the Gospel in our lives by projecting a loving, sharing, compassionate and Christ-Like attitude
- Serving the World Church through prayer, monetary and practical support to help spread the good news about Jesus throughout the World.
- Providing spiritual educational opportunities to members to enhance their growth to maturity in Christ.
- Encourage Church Growth by developing and maintaining programs and activities for enlarging the membership
Our Beliefs
Who is God?
We believe in one GOD, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Alpha and Omega. God is the head of the Trinity. He is Omnipotent, Omniscience, and Omnipresent. There is none greater than Our Heavenly Father.
Who is Jesus Christ?
We believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. He was born of a virgin birth and is the Only begotten Son of our Father "GOD".
Who is the Holy Spirit?
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of The Godhead, our Comforter, our Teacher, and our Guide in our Christian walk.
What is the Bible?
We believe the Bible is God's Word, the Holy Scriptures, the unquestioned doctrine, the writings of the Apostles and Prophets, and the book that explains the Good News. In 2 Timothy 3:16 it tells us that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
What is Baptism?
We believe that baptism is a response of obedience to Jesus Christ as Lord. We declare our new life in Christ through baptism. We know that baptism does not save us. Baptism represents the essentials of the Gospel: the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ are portrayed in baptism just as it relates to us in Romans 6:3-4.
What is the Lord's Supper?
We believe the Lord's Supper is served as a memorial that God himself secured man's redemption through the suffering of the incarnate Christ. The bread and wine used in the sacrament represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ. As believers in Christ, the Lord's Supper is a very sacred part of our lives.
Church History
1964 September: Rev. Albert D. Southall called to Pastor at 716 San Pedro Street.
1973 March: Down Payment made on the San Pedro real estate.
1976 April: Mortgage Burning Service.
1977 July: San Pedro church house condemned.
1981 July: Construction began for Pearl St. edifice.
1981 Aug - 1983 March: Worshipped at various area churches during construction.
1983 April: "Victory March" from old San Pedro to 1st Palm Sunday service on Pearl.
1985 June: Property at 117 Pearl Street was purchased.
1992 July: Founder of Evangelistic MBC (EMBC), Pastor A. Southall retires.
1992 July - 1994 March: Various interim ministers gave the Word of Christ.
1993 January: Pulpit Search committee formed and met.
1994 March: Rev. Wesley Nathaniel, Jr. installed as Pastor.
1997 May: Property at 117 Pearl St. paid off in full.
1998 September: 1st Annual "Praise in the Park".
2000 April: Property at 125 Pearl paid off in full.
2004 October: Rev. Nathaniel called to work in another part of God's vineyard.
2005 March: Pulpit Search committee formed and met.
2004 November- 2007 May: Various interim ministers delivered the Word of God.
2008 January: Rev. David January began as Pastor.
2008 December: Rev. January called to another vineyard of the Lord.
2009 April: Pulpit Search committee met.
2010 January: Bishop Princeton L. Allen began as Pastor.
2012 April: Bishop Princeton L. Allen called to another vineyard of the Lord.
2012 April: Reverend Torrence K. Nivens called to EMBC as Acting Pastor.
2013 January: Reverend Nivens became official Pastor of EMBC
2014 November: Planning of Church remodel.
2016 June: Church Remodel Began - Worshipped at Living Hope Church Fellowship Hall
2016 December: Church Remodel Completed.
2016 December 25th: Resumed Worship at 125 East Pearl Street.
We as a church family feel greatly blessed to be celebrating these many years of service to kingdom building for God. The highest praise is to be given to God
Hallelujah! To God Be All The Glory
Vision Statement
Our vision is to see the Word of God through the acceptance of Jesus Christ change the lives of people and transform our local congregation, the community and the World to be Christ-centered, totally committed and conformed to the will of God.
We will accomplish this vision by:
- Gaining full knowledge of the Word of God through diligent study, which serves as the foundation for keeping the vision ever before us.
- Relying totally upon the Holy Spirit to guide, discern truth, communicate God's will and control all action, thought, motives and deeds.
- Willing to make the necessary changes in our lives for the good of the body, understanding that God is committed to developing us into spirit filled Christians who reflect His image.
- Building new facilities to accommodate our congregation comfortably in an environment conducive to worship and spiritual growth.
- Providing educational facilities with adequate number of classrooms for Sunday School, Vacation Bible Study and other Christian Education endeavors.
- Providing space for multiple Ministry teaching activities (Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Youth, Mission, etc) scheduled throughout the week.
- Providing space for a Music room for rehearsals and adequate space for robe storage.
- Growing spiritually and numerically so that capable and devoted persons are available to keep this church open to the community every day of the week to minister to their needs.
- Creating a scholarship fund to assist our young people with their college education and other higher education.
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Worship Schedule
Sunday Service
- Sunday School 8:30 a.m.
- Consecration 10:15 a.m.
- Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
- Children's Church 10:30 a.m.
- Baptismal Service (4th Sunday)
- Holy Communion (1st Sunday)
Wednesday Service
- Hour of Power Prayer 5:30 p.m.
- Prayer Service & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
- New Members' Class – 6:30 p.m. - Quarterly
- Deacons/Deaconess - 6:30 p.m. - (2nd Tues)
