When Pastor Manny Arteaga stepped into his new assignment at White Memorial Church in Los Angeles—a historic church with 2,000 seats—he chose to begin not with pause, but with purpose. Grounded in prayer and community engagement, the church launched Abide, a midweek prayer service, and a powerful week of prayer themed More Jesus as they prepared for 2025. Then crisis struck—fires and blackouts swept through the city. The church quickly became a shelter, offering supplies, support, and unceasing prayer. What followed was a deeply personal journey of spiritual warfare, resilience, and a church rediscovering its mission through radical compassion and unwavering faith. Watch video here.
Manny Arteaga is the Lead Pastor of White Memorial Church in Los Angeles.