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About
Church 2026 Vision:
“The Faithful, Unchanging, Unwavering God is Able!”
Lamentation 3:21-23; Ephesians 3:20
Church Mission:
To preach the good news to the poor and the broken hearted.
Doctrinal Statement:
WE BELIEVE
That the bible is the inspired Word of God, written by the holy men as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
WE BELIEVE
In one God who is infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes, and purposes, as well as omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that He was revealed to us as Father in creation, as Son in Redemption and as the Holy Spirit in His grace that never leaves those who trust Him.
WE BELIEVE
That Jesus dwelleth in the fullness of the God-head bodily for it pleased the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell.
WE BELIEVE
In the virgin birth. Jesus was born human and divine. He was God manifested in the flesh.
WE BELIEVE
In the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that He ascended on high and has sent His Spirit, the Holy Ghost, which was poured out at Jerusalem over 1900 years ago, and it is the same Spirit that is filling the hearts of those who diligently seek Him today.
WE BELIEVE
In baptism in water by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This constitutes the New Birth.
WE BELIEVE
In a holy, sanctified life. We believe in divine healing, communion, and foot washing. We believe also in the glorious catching away (The Rapture) of the saints when Jesus returns in the clouds of glory to take His people to Heaven.
WE BELIEVE
That JESUS is the only saving name, and whatsoever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of Jesus.
Suff Bishop Emeritus Roy S. Petitt is the Founder and Pastor of Miracle Center Apostolic Community Church. He was a member of the California District Council and presided over the five churches that made up the Coastline District #13. He also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Council. He was the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee of the California District Council (CDC). He served for many years as President and Chairman of the Apostolic Ministers Alliance and the Second Vice President of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Los Angeles. For over 21 years, Bishop Petitt taught each day and shared anointed messages through the “Faith for Today” radio broadcast where many have been saved.
Suffragan Bishop Petitt was honored to have the Doctorate of Theology Degree conferred upon him from the Pentecostal Bible College of Tuskegee, Alabama.He served as President and Chairman of several local organizations, President of The Black Agenda, Inc., and President of the Apostolic Ministerial Alliance of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Suffragan Bishop Petitt received the “Distinguished Minister’s Award” presented by the Southern California School of Ministry. In October 2005, Suffragan Bishop Petitt was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles (SCLC/LA) In June 2006 Suffragan Bishop Roy S. Petitt was appointed by Councilman Herb Wesson of the 10th Councilmatic District of the City of Los Angeles June 2006, Suffragan Bishop Petitt was accepted and enrolled in the “Passing the Mantel Mentoring Program” at USC School of Religion Center for Religion and Civic Culture. On July 14th,he was elevated, consecrated, and ordained to Suffragan Bishop He was assigned to direct the Political and Community Affairs Department in the
Suffragan Bishop Petitt is a godly, loving patient pastor of the flock that the Lord has entrusted into his care. He is full of wisdom, knowledge and understanding and always goes far and beyond the call of duty. His faithfulness and godliness have been exemplified in every aspect of his life; from the pulpit, in his home and the community.
He is a loving husband of 58+ years to his lovely wife Pastor Dr. Bennie R. Petitt and father to two beautiful daughters, Sherika and Vernice. Suffragan Bishop Petitt is also the doting grandfather of 9 beautiful grandchildren.
Pastor Dr. Bennie R. Petitt is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. She is Co-Founder, and Pastor of Miracle Center. Dr. Bennie has served and continues to serve in many capacities of the Miracle Center Ministry.
God has tremendously blessed her with an enormous amount of strength, stamina, tenacity and anointing to minister the Word of God as well as minister to the needs of God’s people.
In May 1998 Dr. Bennie was honored by the late Bishop Benjamin Reed to receive the “Distinguished Minister’s Award” for her excellence in ministry. She was chosen for this significant honor because of her power in declaring the Word of God, her Visionary leadership, her sterling character and impeccable reputation among her peers, and her superiority of service to the Apostolic Church, especially to Miracle Center. In November 2003 Dr. Bennie Petitt was honored to have the Doctorate of Theology Degree conferred upon her from Aenon Bible College, West Coast.
Dr. Bennie is a loving wife to her husband and Pastor, Bishop Roy S. Petitt for 58+ years, and mother who raised two daughters, Sherika and Vernice. Dr. Bennie is also the doting grandmother of 9 beautiful grandchildren.
She is a great motivator, encourager and achiever, full of the Holy Ghost; she’s a remarkable woman always showing great courage and stamina. She spends time planning, meditating, praying and seeking God for ways to encourage and build up the kingdom of God. Pastor Dr. Bennie R. Petitt is a great source of encouragement and strength to her pastor/husband, family, friends, and community.
Church History
Miracle Center was born through Faith, Hope, Love, and Prayer. On Sunday, February 22, 1976. Pastor, Petitt, was elated over the storefront building with a seating capacity of fifty people. He listened to the mandate of Jesus Christ to preach the good news to the poor and the broken hearted. He was told by some of his peers that the days of the storefront churches were over…that he was wasting his time. But God had already spoken clearly to our Pastor, Dr. Petitt, and given him the following message: Proverbs 24:27 “Prepare thy work without and make it fit for thyself in the field, and afterwards build thine house.” He also spoke to him through I Corinthians 16:9 saying, “For a great door and effectual, is opened unto you, and there will be many adversaries.” But God said to Dr. Petitt in Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon formed against thee shall prosper.”
The first worship service held in our storefront church was encouraging because all fifty seats were filled to capacity with those seeking our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With God’s counsel and direction, following the CRA/LA purchase of 1639 W. Jefferson Bl., Miracle Center was relocated to 2638 S. Western Ave in the old CRA building, which was called the bungalows.It was during this time that God re-affirmed and spoke to the Pastor through His Word again in Proverbs 24:27: “Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field, and afterward build thine house.” And being a man of great invincible faith, District Elder Petitt moved forward making plans to build God’s house – still another miracle!
The Lord was with us, and guided our Pastor through each phase of the ministry. To this day Miracle Center holds a unique position in the City of Los Angeles because it is the only church built in a redevelopment area. We prayerfully chose our architect, contractor, and sub-contractors to make our Church Edifice a Blessing to the Community. After 2 years of waiting for our beautiful new edifice to be erected, on Sunday, September 18, 1988, we motorcade from 3570 South Denker Avenue to 2638 South Western Avenue where the ‘MIRACLE ON WESTERN AVENUE” had been performed with the support of Bishop Carl W. Stewart, Dr. Thomas Kilgore, Jr. and others.
In 2002, God inspired our pastor to completely eliminate the mortgage debt on Miracle Center after 14 years..
Our Church has been powerfully blessed with great men, women, and children who have stood up for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have sacrificed, prayed, and proclaimed the Kingdom of God. Officers and members have joined hearts and hands in prayer for the “Miracle On Western Avenue.” “To God Be the Glory!” Our church edifice stands as a monument to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Every goal and objective was divinely inspired. God was, and is, always with us! It took a MIRACLE! To God Be The Glory!
Miracle Center Ministries
Over the past 50 years of ministry, thousands of souls have been touched and many of souls have been saved through the anointed preaching of the unadulterated Word of God by Suff. Bishop Emeritus Roy S. Petitt, Pastor, Dr. Bennie R. Petitt and Associate Ministers. We will continue to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all that will hear until Jesus comes.
Staff:
Deaconess Blanche Hill
Financial Officer
Deaconess Sylvia Mitchell
Financial Officer
Deaconess Jackie Bradely
Secretary