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Rev. Carlton Rhoden
Rev. Carlton Rhoden
Senior Minister
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Carlton Rhoden was called to the position of Senior Minister of the First Baptist Church of Los Angeles in 2006, becoming its first minority Senior Minister in the congregation's 130 plus year history. Carlton is an outstanding graduate from the American Baptist Seminary of the West, receiving "The J. Alfred Smith Sr. Award for Outstanding Ministry in the Black Church" upon graduation.

He is also active in community organization, most recently with Oakland community organizations. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in this field and has provided advice and consulting for community organization groups from coast to coast.

Carlton is married to Nikki Thomas-Rhoden. Nikki holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. They have two children, CJ and Maya.

Mrs. Sandra Rogers
Mrs. Sandra Rogers
Administrative Assistant
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René Rowland
Minister of Music
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Mr. Kyle Irwin
Mr. Kyle Irwin
Organist

Ms. Esther Sanchez
Ms. Esther Sanchez
Receptionist
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Mr. Eric Bigoness
Mr. Eric Bigoness
Youth Minister
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Mr. Gilberto Saravia
Mr. Gilberto Saravia
Head Custodian



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Mr. Orlando Serpas
Custodian


Ministry Team Volunteers



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Rev. John Townsend
Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Ruth Morales
Rev. Ruth Morales
Minister

Rev. Richard Rogers
Rev. Richard Rogers
Minister

Dr. Robert Wallace
Dr. Robert Wallace
Minister
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Mr. Ronald Tigerino
Mr. Ronald Tigerino
Service Translator