Dr. Carl C. Baccus is the minister of the Southside
Church of Christ in Los Angeles, California a
position in which he has served for 50 years.
Dr. Baccus began preaching at an early age at the
Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ in his
hometown of Dallas, Texas. He obeyed the gospel
in 1948, under the teachings of Evangelist R.N.
Hogan, minister of the Figueroa Church of Christ in
Los Angeles. It was Bro. Hogan and the leadership
at Figueroa who, in 1956, asked nineteen-year-old
Baccus to work with a small group of recently
converted Christians in Watts. That small
congregation was the beginning of what is now
known as the Southside Church of Christ.
Church of Christ in Los Angeles, California a
position in which he has served for 50 years.
Dr. Baccus began preaching at an early age at the
Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ in his
hometown of Dallas, Texas. He obeyed the gospel
in 1948, under the teachings of Evangelist R.N.
Hogan, minister of the Figueroa Church of Christ in
Los Angeles. It was Bro. Hogan and the leadership
at Figueroa who, in 1956, asked nineteen-year-old
Baccus to work with a small group of recently
converted Christians in Watts. That small
congregation was the beginning of what is now
known as the Southside Church of Christ.
Dr. Carl C. Baccus
Southside Church of Christ
1655 West Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90047
(323) 752-9206
1655 West Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90047
(323) 752-9206
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Under Dr. Baccus’ constant leadership, Southside has grown and developed into a
dynamic and hard working congregation in its community. The church’s present
location was completed in 1980, after many years of careful planning and constant
prayer. This two-story facility houses an 800-seat auditorium, library, fellowship
hall, nursery, media center and numerous classrooms.
Reminiscent of the churches’ pioneer preachers, Dr. Baccus is well known for his
energetic style of preaching the word of God. Dr. Baccus is a true evangelist,
committed to spreading the gospel around the world. Dr. Baccus sermons can be
heard daily on cable, the radio, and even the web. He has also orchestrated
many outreach programs to address the social needs of the community. Feeding
the poor, aiding senior citizens and educating children are a few accomplishments
Dr. Baccus had received recognition for by city officials in Los Angeles. He is the
founder and president of the Concerned Citizens Community Involvement an
organization dedicated to serving all people regardless of their background.
Dr. Baccus attended Pepperdine University in Los Angeles were he received his
bachelors and masters degrees. He obtained his doctorate degree from California
Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, California.
Dr. Baccus’ accomplishments are vast, but he has not been alone in his work.
This man of God has had the support of his now deceased wife, Geraldine for
almost 40 years. The members of his congregation have also stood with him over
the years as he has endeavored to do the work of the Lord. His children Valerie,
Sonia and Chris are all strong in the faith and committed to seeing the Church of
Christ prosper. He is also a proud grandfather to twin girls, Sydney and Courtney.
dynamic and hard working congregation in its community. The church’s present
location was completed in 1980, after many years of careful planning and constant
prayer. This two-story facility houses an 800-seat auditorium, library, fellowship
hall, nursery, media center and numerous classrooms.
Reminiscent of the churches’ pioneer preachers, Dr. Baccus is well known for his
energetic style of preaching the word of God. Dr. Baccus is a true evangelist,
committed to spreading the gospel around the world. Dr. Baccus sermons can be
heard daily on cable, the radio, and even the web. He has also orchestrated
many outreach programs to address the social needs of the community. Feeding
the poor, aiding senior citizens and educating children are a few accomplishments
Dr. Baccus had received recognition for by city officials in Los Angeles. He is the
founder and president of the Concerned Citizens Community Involvement an
organization dedicated to serving all people regardless of their background.
Dr. Baccus attended Pepperdine University in Los Angeles were he received his
bachelors and masters degrees. He obtained his doctorate degree from California
Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, California.
Dr. Baccus’ accomplishments are vast, but he has not been alone in his work.
This man of God has had the support of his now deceased wife, Geraldine for
almost 40 years. The members of his congregation have also stood with him over
the years as he has endeavored to do the work of the Lord. His children Valerie,
Sonia and Chris are all strong in the faith and committed to seeing the Church of
Christ prosper. He is also a proud grandfather to twin girls, Sydney and Courtney.