San Diego, CA — October 28, 2024 — Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of San Diego joyously invites the community and friends to celebrate the installation of our new pastor, Reverend Dennis Ray Anderson, D. Min. Join us for this special occasion on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3045 Greely Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.
This momentous event will be attended by over 250 guests, including distinguished members from the Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association, the California Missionary Baptist State Convention, as well as San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, elected officials, community leaders, and cherished friends and family.
About Reverend Anderson: On June 24, 2024, Mt. Zion members selected Reverend Anderson as the church’s 13th pastor. Reverend Anderson brings over 41 years of dedicated ministry experience, having previously served as Senior Pastor at Greater Johnson Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego since 2009. Known for his compassionate leadership and vision, Reverend Anderson is committed to building and strengthening community bonds within the congregation, guiding both long-standing members and new believers in faith.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Reverend Anderson has held key roles within the Progressive Baptist District Association, where he served as Chairman of the Devotion Team and General Secretary. His esteemed academic background includes an AA in Life Science from Miramar College (Magna Cum Laude), a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from San Diego State University, and a Master’s and Doctorate in Pulpit Communication Expository Preaching / Homiletics from Booker T. Crenshaw Christian College & School of Ministry, Inc. Reverend Anderson has been happily married to First Lady Janice Anderson for 38 years, and together they have a daughter, Charity Anderson.
About Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of San Diego: Founded 129 years ago, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is the oldest congregation in San Diego’s Logan Heights community. We honor the service of our former pastor, Rev. J. Linzie Whitmill, who retired on February 26, 2023, after 43 years of dedicated service to both the church and the greater San Diego community.
For further information, visit our website: www.mtzionsandiego.org or contact: Sis. Clara Carter, Communications Chair, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of San Diego Email: [email protected]
