WHO WE ARE
Discover the life-changing power of God's Word with a community dedicated to spiritual growth and serving others.
Our Mission
To Connect, Grow, Serve, and Go. To passionately CONNECT with God and one another, GROW in our faith through Jesus Christ, SERVE our community with compassion, and GO out to share the love of God with the community and beyond.
Our Vision
To be an active, vibrant, and inclusive community of faith in southwest Los Angeles and the South Bay area, where individuals and families experience the transformative love of Jesus Christ. We will expand our ministry services, engage with our community, encourage spiritual growth, and enhance our worship experiences to build a thriving and impactful church.
Expanding
Expanding our Ministry Services to meet the growing needs of our church and community. We will offer more programs and support to help everyone in our area.
Encouraging
Encouraging community outreach events where we can show God's love through action. We'll be offering programs like food and clothing drives, and other services to care for the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
Engaging
Engaging with Community Partners to handle important social issues to make a difference in areas like education, job opportunities, supporting foster care, and homelessness.
Enhancing
Enhancing our worship by focusing on a deeper relationship with God. We want to create worship services where everyone can participate and connect with God in a meaningful way.
Meet Our Team
Del Aire Baptist Church's team of dedicated servant leaders committed to serving you with excellence.
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”
Jeremiah 3:15New International Version
A Pillar of Faith and Community Service in Hawthorne
John L. Jefferson is a prominent figure in the Hawthorne community, recognized for his dedication to spiritual leadership and his unwavering commitment to social good. His journey began over 20 years ago, serving as a pastor and fostering a welcoming spiritual space for the Hawthorne residents.
Beyond the Pulpit: A Champion for Social Change
Pastor Jefferson’s influence extends far beyond the church walls. His active involvement in partnering with various organizations along with his collaborative spirit, has resulted in impactful initiatives that address critical needs within the community. He has spearheaded essential programs like food giveaways, offering a lifeline to families struggling with food insecurity. His dedication extends to at-risk youth, where he provides crucial counseling services, guiding them towards a brighter future.
Leading by Example: Service on City Boards and Beyond
John L. Jefferson’s commitment to Hawthorne transcends his pastoral role. His participation on the Hawthorne City Civil Service Commission demonstrates his dedication to ensuring fairness and ethical practices within the city’s workforce. Furthermore, his involvement on the Board of Directors for the Strength Based Community Change (SBCC) underscores his belief in empowering communities to identify and leverage their inherent strengths to achieve positive change.
A Heart for Hawthorne: Appreciation and Challenges
John L. Jefferson’s deep appreciation for the close-knit spirit of Hawthorne while he cherishes the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging. He also expresses gratitude for the city’s support in his endeavors to uplift the community.
However, John L. Jefferson is not blind to the challenges Hawthorne faces. He acknowledges issues like poverty and food insecurity, which continue to impact residents. This awareness fuels his unwavering commitment to continue his work, striving to improve the quality of life for all within the Hawthorne community.
John L. Jefferson’s story exemplifies the power of dedicated leadership. He serves as an inspiration, demonstrating how faith and social responsibility can be woven together to create a more just and compassionate community.
Our Ministries
Our ministries provide support, teaching God's Word, and fellowship for people of all ages, helping them at every life stage.
Del Aire CORE Values
As a church that is built on the Bible, we value:
Knowledge
We value the Preaching, Teaching, and Bible Knowledge; because we believe the Bible to be the infallible of Word of God, to encourage all people in the knowledge of Christ.
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; So that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB)
Evangelism
We value Evangelism we believe God has placed in this community to win our family, friends, and neighbors to Christ, we will endeavor to use every opportunity to witness for Him
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NASB)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8 (HCSB)
Worship
We value Worship as a personal and community experience as we continually engage in praise, and surrender unto God.
Let the Word of Christ-the Message-have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives-words, actions, whatever-be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.
Colossians 3:16-17 (MSG)
Prayer
We value Prayer as a two way communication with God, believing that God hears and answers according to His will. We further acknowledge our total dependence on God’s divine favor, the only way to discern His will by consistently seeking Him in Prayer and reading His Word to know God and to abide in His will.
Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (NASB)
Now that we know what we have-Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God-let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all-all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (MSG)
Giving
We value Giving of our time, out talents and our treasures for the advancement of the kingdom of God, We will endeavor to teach that stewardship is the proper management of all God has given us to expand His kingdom. We will encourage each member to give at least a biblical tithe of his/her income. We will teach each member to use the things of the world without loving the world.
Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure-pressed down, shaken together, and running over-will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
Luke 6:38 (HCSB)
Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. Each person should do as he has decided in his heart-not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. As it is written: He scattered; He gave to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.
2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (HCSB)
Obedience
We value Obedience, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, we submit ourselves to His direction, guidance, and control. We also acknowledge the authority of the church and in the administration of God’s commandments, rule and spiritual edification over the Body of Christ in its entirely.
The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing.
Ephesians 5:23 (MSG)
For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow- of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth- and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11 (HCSB)
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say?
Luke 6:46 (HCSB)
