About Seth Pickens
Since June 1, 2009, I have served as the Senior Pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California.
I realize that even though just about everyone would love to feel closer to God, most of those same people are very turned off by church and church folks. I feel called to create a space where people can be themselves in Christ without compromising the church’s great traditions.
I want people who interact with me to come away feeling encouraged, enlightened, and generally better about themselves that they did before.
I’m a Christian. Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of all that human beings can be and do. There are different types of Christians. For example, many don’t believe in reincarnation, understand tantric sex, appreciate Voudou, or study astrology, but I do.
I also believe everyone has boundless potential to be great. I’m talking Michael Jordan/Oprah/Ben Franklin great–ALL OF US. We live out our greatness more and more as we mature spiritually. I am here to help you (you!) achieve this.
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December 29, 2007 at 8:25 am
Dear Seth,
Thank you so much for mentioning The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe in response to my post at the blog I write for (it’s not my blog; i’m a hired hand), dailymantra.com. I very much appreciated everything you had to say and maybe will come up to Harlem to hear you preach the next time I’m in NYC!
Many thanks,
Lael Gold
PS: Did you go on to read Walter Russell’s books, like the one on the Iliad? I want to read the book about him and also, perhaps, the books by him. It all sounds fascinating, and I won’t be surprised to stumble upon them on the twenty-five cent shelf soon. Or, of course, I can always shell out for them. Take good care.
April 23, 2008 at 2:13 am
Hi Seth,
I’ve noticed that you seem to be (quietly) wishing that you had more readers. I have been lurking around in the blogs-by-ministers world for awhile and I think the way to get readers is to comment on other people’s blogs and leave your website. Then people will read what you have to say and then click through to read more of what you have to say.
What you say is very inspiring and I am sure others would think so to!
Cheers,
Serpentgrrl
November 25, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I was looking around in WordPress.com and found your blog today and I came to appreciate what you have here. I have added you to my Health Blog blogroll and was wondering if you might add me to yours? Either way, thanks for the great experience of visiting your site and hope you enjoy mine. Thanks Jessie
December 4, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Seth, we were at Union together and I’m so glad to read your blog, your thoughts, ideas and about your little boy. Keep writing, preaching, thinking and doing. Blessings
cheri
December 14, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Hey Seth! I love your blog and I’m glad to know that you’re out here. I’ve added you to my blog list.
By the way, your design has inspired me. :0)
Hope all is well with you and the fam!
Kym
http://asmallandpassingthing.blogspot.com/
January 9, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Just ran across this blog and think I may have served in Haiti with you. Are you the right Seth? If so, shoot me an e-mail.
Cheers,
Mason
April 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Hello there!
I saw this picture on your website (Luke Skywalker and Yoda). I like it very much:)
Can you tell me what the original source of the picture is?
I know, it’s an picture from the movie “Star Wars: The Impire strikes back”.
I’d like to print a shirt with that, so I need one in a better quality..
Please contact me via Email.
Regards,
Philipp
April 21, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Seth:
I know this post and sentiment is late. I’ve been on a journey, as you can imagine…
As they say “better late than never”. I am so proud of you. Your blog is terrific. Continue your thoroughly unique way of making people laugh, think and act.I like what you said about being a Christian. I am glad you are courageous enough to admit that you (like me) believe in other things that do not detract at all from your faith and reverence of Jesus Christ. I study astrology, African religions, vodoun, Afro-carribean religions as well. I feel you homie.
You are the best. Come by and comment on my blog…”http://www.cynthiadwilson.blogspot.com sometimes.
See you at your ordination.
April 21, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I should say “have studied” and appreciate instead of study now. Currently, I am putting all of my efforts into becoming the best spiritual advisor possible. That may mean becoming a pastor, chaplain or interfaith minister. I am prayerful that god will continue to guide my steps.
April 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Thanks, Cool C. Hope your journey continues to be fruitful. See you soon.
August 21, 2009 at 11:53 pm
I miss those days at CT. Mr.Green’s class was the best.
God bless you, your family, and your work.
Take care my friend.
yb
August 22, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Really, Younus? Other than getting pizza, fries, and a chocolate milk for $1.00, I don’t miss high school. Mr. Green, our physics teacher, was pretty awesome though. Remember that time he did a cartwheel? Thanks a lot for wishing me well. Hope you and yours are fine, too.
August 27, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for the twitter tutorial.
Much love!
Trei
November 8, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Dear Seth: Having one of those Katherine Dunham Haiti Oloffson time warps and of course we thought of you — and the PePe ball.
Canadian Cam.