Challenge of Faith was established on January 1, 1984 under the leadership of Eld. Robert L. Jessie Sr. With his wife, family members and two children from the neighborhood, the first service was held in the den of their home. The Lord blessed and we continued to have service in the Pastor’s den for approximately one month.
Soon we moved in a church building on Tamarind in Compton, where we resided for approximately three weeks. The Lord continued to pour out his blessings and that made the devil mad. We were put out and had to go back to the Pastor’s home.
While at the Pastor’s home, the Lord sent two brothers, the late Eld. English and Brother Conners to worship with us. After being in the den for another month we moved into the building where we are today.
We purchased the property in 1988 and in 1989 we began to remodel. In 1991 we purchased the property next door which became the annex. To this day the Lord has continually blessed and added souls to the church such as should be saved.
In 1997, we were blessed to pay off the mortgage on the church and in July of 1999 we purchased two parking lots. In 2003, we were also blessed to pay off the mortgage on the church annex and the parking lots. In 2004 we began the renovation and enlargement of the church.
The remodeling project would combine the annex to the main edifice, and add additional classrooms and a larger dining area.
There were many hills and mountains since the renovation began in August of 2005. An out of control vehicle crashed into the church sanctuary and caused great damage. But the Lord provided refuge by way of Greater Peace MBC pastored by Reverend Alton Lee. Despite the set backs, on July 1, 2006, we returned to a beautiful and glorious sanctuary.
Now with the help of the Lord we look forward to tackle the many societal challenges that plaque mankind. Every day our chief endeavor is to introduce as many people, regardless of race, color, or gender to a living savior that can heal the injured soul. We endeavor to put in place a viable outreach ministry. Also youth and young adult ministries that offer spiritual guidance and educational opportunities as well. We thank God for where he has brought us from