Changes to Wilshire’s staff precipitated by Mark Wingfield’s departure took effect on July 1. Heather Mustain, Darren DeMent and Doug Haney now hold the title of associate pastor and form a leadership team reporting to Senior Pastor George Mason. The three new...
Mark Wingfield honored for 16 years on staff This Sunday, June 28, Wilshire will express gratitude to Mark Wingfield as he departs the church staff after 16 years as associate pastor. The online worship service will feature a time of recognition and presentation of...
Faith-based media resource listIf you’d like to keep up with the latest news and updates about the issues of faith and life that matter most today, here’s a list of our ministry partners engaged in publishing everything from news and features and opinion piece to...
Since the COVID-19 shutdown started, YouTube has swelled with virtual choir and band videos done by schools, churches and professional groups. Two Wilshire ensembles have now undertaken virtual performances. June 14 saw the debut of Sanctuary Choir’s virtual rendition...
This is the second report to the congregation from Wilshire’s COVID-19 Advisory Task Force. We are seeking to keep the congregation informed as we continue our work of evaluation and recommendation. First, the task force expresses its gratitude to the 344 congregants...
At the dinner table recently I asked our parents if they had a sense that they were living in historic times during the Great Depression and World War II, and if so, do they feel that same way now during the pandemic? I told them I was asking because my own belief is...
This is the first report to the congregation from Wilshire’s COVID-19 Advisory Task Force. We are seeking to keep the congregation informed as we continue our work of evaluation and recommendation. In these unprecedented times, the COVID-19 Advisory Task Force was...
Wilshire has formed three rapid-response teams available to help you with specific needs during the COVID-19 crisis. Health Response Team is comprised of medical professionals in the church who are willing to make themselves available for general counsel...
Thursday, March 12, 2020. Based on the mounting evidence of concern about the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all public gatherings at Wilshire for at least the next week. Whether this suspension needs to be...
“Lighting the Way,” Wilshire’s 2020 Faith in 3-D production, will be presented on Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Hall at Wilshire Baptist Church. In association with Climate Change Theatre Action, the evening will be anchored by 10...