THE CHURCH

In 1908, Macedonia was founded under Rev. Louis Stokes, making Macedonia the first Black Baptist Church in the greater Watts area. Rev Shane B. Scott officially assumed pastoral leadership of Macedonia in November of 2011 with spiritual power and a forward-thinking vision.

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History of The Macedonia Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California

In 1908, at the corner of 114th Street and Graham Avenue, The Macedonia Baptist Church of Watts California was organized under the leadership of Rev. Louis Stokes. This makes Macedonia the oldest African American Baptist Church in the Watts area.  Several churches grew out of Macedonia: Friendship (aka Friendly) Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, Village Baptist, Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, and Great Hope Baptist Church. 

 
 

Since 1951, pastoral leadership has included Rev. S. O. J. Evans (1951 – 1965), Dr. Floyd Massey, Jr (1965- 1988), Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins (1988- 1991), Rev. Robert L. Mason (1992 – 2010) and Rev. Shane B. Scott (2011 – present).