Walker Chapel A.M.E. Church
| Phone | +1(760) 757-6633 |
| Address | 1415 Laurel Street, Oceanside, CA, 92058-2261, |
| walkerchapel@gmail.com |
Our Story
At Walker Chapel AME our passion is to provide a place where people just like yourself can have a life-changing experience with God. At Walker Chapel AME Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into individuals and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offers biblical truth in relevant and practical ways. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we’re striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there’s relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we’d like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the community of Oceanside and surrounding areas, one life at a time.
Welcome to Walker Chapel. Make yourself at home in God’s house. We look forward to what the Lord will do in and through your life.
The Reverend John D. Hill, D. Min
The Reverend John D. Hill is the product of the A.M.E. Church parsonage. He was born in Oakland, California. Reverend Hill is the youngest of five sons born to the late Reverend Dr. H. Solomon Hill and the late Tessie P. Hill. He attended public schools in Oakland, California, N. Little Rock, Arkansas, Seattle, Washington and graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Reverend Hill received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas and continued graduate study at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. Reverend Hill taught ten years for the Missouri State Schools for Severely Handicapped in Kansas City, Missouri and two years for the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools. He received a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. Reverend Hill received his Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois.
Reverend Hill has been active in the community throughout his ministry. He has served on the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs Transition Team to develop a blue print for improving academic performance of African American Public School Students for the state of New Mexico. Reverend Hill has been appointed to serve on the admissions committee for the BA/MD program at the University of New Mexico. He is the founder and president of VISION – ABQ, Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit cooperation to assist minority, underprivileged, and low income populations through educational opportunities and food assistance programs. Reverend Hill is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Incorporated.
Reverend Hill has served as pastor at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, Emporia, Kansas; Hall’s Chapel A.M.E. Church, Newton, Kansas; Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, Missouri; and Grant Chapel A.M.E Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Reverend Hill is currently the pastor of Walker Chapel A.M.E Church, Oceanside, California.
Reverend Hill is married to Debra Hill and they have one daughter.
Ministries
Walker Chapel AME Church provides a variety of ministries and support services, there is a place for you here. We offer weekly bible studies that engage adults, young adults, youth and children. Feel free to contact the leader of our various ministries.
Class Leaders’ Ministry – Duties include maintaining contact with new members, visiting the general membership, and providing spiritual support. Contact: Rev. John Hill @ 760-; 757-6633, email: walkerchapelame@gmail.com.
Comfort & Healing Ministries – Provide spiritual support for persons on our prayer concern list. Contact: Rhonda Calloway at 760- 472-6776.
Bereavement Ministry – Serves as a liaison to the pastor for any issues relating to planning funerals or memorials services and provides comfort to members who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Contact: Sis. Sarah Johnson @ 760-805-5450; Email: sja870930@cox.net
Sick & Shut-In Ministry –Ministers to the needs of sick and shut-in members. Contact: Sis. Ebony Hunt @ 760-453-9752.
Lay Organization Ministry – Organizes and teaches all members of the church who are not clergy about the history, tradition, and principles of African Methodism. Contact: Sis. Pat Field @ 760-722-6622.
Men’s Ministry – Promotes Christian fellowship and sponsors activities that strengthen the role of men in the church and in their personal lives. The Men's Ministry meets on the third Monday of each month from 6pm - 7:00 pm. Contact: Bro. Benjamin Johnson @ 760-805-5450; Email: walkerchapelame@gmail.com
Missionary Society – The Women’s Missionary Society sponsors missionary activities of the church, area and conference; develops fellowship activities to aid women; and teaches youths to grow in the knowledge of Christ. Contact: Sis. Sharon Austin @ 760-445-0186.
Multi-Media Ministry – Maintains the audio/visual needs of the church. Contact: Bro. Benjamin Johnson @ 760-805-5451; Email: walkerchapel@gmail.com .
Music Ministry – Coordinates the music for all worship services and special events. Contact: Sis Peggy Wallace @ 760-681-0250 and Gail Hunt @ 760-643-8547 (Director).
Security Ministry – Maintains the safety and security for the church. Contact: Sis. Sarah Johnson @760-805-5450; Email: sja870930@cox.net.
Steward Board Ministry – Assists the pastor with the church’s spiritual matters. Contact: Sis. Ebony Hunt @ 760-453-9752, Sis. Sarah Johnson @ 760-805-5450 and Charles Vinson @ 760-6223959.
Stewardess Board Ministry – The Stewardess Board Ministry prepares the altar and pulpit for Holy Communion, baptisms, and weddings; and performs other duties as required. Contact: Sis. Sharon Austin @760-445-0186, and Stacy Porter @760-207-0060.
Trustee Board Ministry – Assists the pastor with securing and maintaining the church’s real estate and property. Contact: Bro. Tim Grace @760-687-5580 and Peggy Wallace @ 760-681-0250.
Usher Board Ministry (Senior) - Adult component of the Usher Board that greets and assists with seating worshippers. Provides Usher support for the Walker Chapel AME Contact: Sis. Juanita Hughes @ 760-529-1618 (president).
Young People Division (YPD) – An auxiliary of WMS, offers life skills training programs, leadership experience, and religious education to the youth. Contact: Sis. Lillian Lewis @ 760-716-2535.
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