Following the dictates of the Holy Spirit, Reverend and Mrs Willie B Sampson, organized a Mission in their home in July of 1970 for the purpose of calling men and women, boys and girls to walk with God. Relatives and friends, including Reverend George Baker and Reverend John Page, joined them and offered support and encouragement for this grand occasion.
 
A short time later there were successful in locating a building at 4131 South Hoover Street, and on July 19^th, 1970, they opened the doors for Sunday School and Mission Service.
 
On August 9^th, the Mission was officially organized as a church with 25 members. Reverend Haney, Reverend Thomas, and Reverend Lonnie Johnson were present with their congregations. Reverend Willie B Sampson was selected as pastor, and the organized body named the “Church”, “The Word of God Baptist Church”. God blessed the church and it grew.
 
In 1972 the church began purchasing property on Western Avenue as a site for its permanent home.
 
Pastor Sampson began putting his vision for the church in action by bringing in skilled helpers to provide instruction for the flock in canvassing the neighborhood to encourage parents to bring or send their children to Sunday School. Provisions were made for members of the congregation to furnish transportation when needed.
 
A Bible Study Class was established and strong emphasis was on Evangelism and Mission Outreach. Evangelism Workshops were scheduled to train the church body to be effective witnesses no matter where they were: in the work place, at home, or wherever a day’s journey took them.
 
The Church body was urged to support Missions at home and abroad. The children also had their part. They were encouraged to participate in outings to Rest Homes and Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The children distributed hard candy, cup cakes, and muffins; sang songs, addressed cards, and licked stamps for the patients.
 
Pastor Sampson established Evangelism Boundaries. From our Church, West to Crenshaw Boulevard, East to Normandie Avenue, South to Slauson Avenue, and North to King Boulevard. The area has become to be known as the “The Word of God Baptist Church World”.
 
Over the years, the Church has been involved in much outreach, such as: Supporting Missionaries on the foreign field and here at home; Union Rescue Mission; Havenhouse for Battered Women and Children; Convalescent Homes; Fisherman’s Gospel Ministries; Distribution of Food and Clothing to the homeless; Blanket drives for the homeless; and many more.
 
The Word of God Baptist Church has been faithful to what Christ has called it to do, and yet there is room for more. The church continues to Preach the Gospel, Teach the Word, Train members for the work of the ministry, and many have come through the doors for Salvation.
 
The Word of God Baptist Church offers: Online Bible Study via Facebook at 7pm, Sunday Morning Worship @ 9:15am, Community Feeding every Tuesday, and Pastoral Counseling every other Saturday or by appointment.
 
We are a church that is concerned about you, desires to be close to you, and will stay connected to you through the love of God.