The public is always welcome to attend.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser Fortunately, he has perfected a regimen, including an afternoon nap that allows him to maintain his demanding schedule.Įvangelist Scott’s schedule of upcoming speaking engagements can be viewed at his website, or by writing Manuel Scott Jr. Yet, Evangelist Scott has no plans to slow down any time soon. He has also written more than 70 contemporary “lectures,” including “Sister, Jesus Has Your Back,” “I’m Too Blessed To Be Stressed,” “What’s Up?” and “Preacher Wait Your Turn.”īeing a full-time evangelist is not the glamorous lifestyle many might imagine it to be, with the rigorous travel schedule, cancelled flights, social obligations, and preparation it entails. was twice named one of “America’s 15 Greatest Black Preachers” by Ebony Magazine as well as Outstanding Minister of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Association.Įvangelist Scott also conducts workshops and conferences for men, women, singles, youth, church leaders and ministers. He compiled nearly 500 quotes, never before under one cover, from his late father’s books, sermons and unpublished papers, including quotes contributed by 33 pastors and others who knew Dr. December is his lightest month of preaching, with one or two Sunday services each week, no revivals, and a youth convention after Christmas.Įven with a schedule that would exhaust the average minister, Evangelist Scott still found time to research and write his first book, The Quotable Manuel Scott, Sr: Words from a Gospel Genius. He prefers to keep Mondays free, because, “I feel Sundays on Mondays,” but often squeezes in another service, if asked. His schedule is booked a year in advance, including 40 “Annual Sundays” (i.e., Trinity Baptist Church on the third Sunday in April every year).Įvangelist Scott usually preaches twice on Sundays, but has spoken at as many as three different churches in one day. Bible colleges have tried to woo him to become an adjunct professor. Ministries, Inc., in June 1982.Įvangelist Scott is still in great demand, considering that 29 new pastors have scheduled him to preach to their congregations in 2011. Five years later, against the advice of some of his mentors, he made the dramatic decision to leave Park Windsor to become a full-time evangelist. ![]() in political science, and earning his master’s of divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary (Princeton, New Jersey), Manuel Scott Jr., was called to pastor at Park Windsor Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1977.ĭuring his tenure as pastor, Park Windsor was one of the fastest-growing young adult churches in the city. As early as high school, Scott began writing sermons in his head.Īfter graduating from UCLA with a B.A. He attended Bishop College in Dallas, Texas where he was elected Freshman Class President.Ī year later, Scott’s career path changed when he transferred to UCLA with every intention of going to law school. Although he came out of Calvary Baptist Church in Los Angeles where he was affectionately known as “Baby Junior” as the son of their renowned pastor, Manuel Scott Sr., he dreamed of becoming a sociologist when he graduated from Dorsey High in 1967. This was not Manuel Scott Jr.’s original plan for his life. ![]() More than 20,000 persons have come to the Lord under his preaching and teaching. At times, he has preached back-to-back up to three weeks straight, traveling from church to church, city to city, state to state. He is now entering his 29th year as a full-time evangelist and the 39th year of his ministry.Įvangelist Scott has conducted well over 1000 revivals nationwide and has spoken for eleven different denominations to date. Several renowned pastors said it couldn’t be done. is believed to be the first Seminary-trained, full-time evangelist coming out of the Black Baptist Church. ![]() Last year, Evangelist Scott conducted 54 revivals and workshops.Įvangelist Manuel Scott Jr. He spent 97 days preaching locally in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and the Inland Empire in 2010. Last year, Evangelist Scott caught 95 planes and spent 136 days and nights in hotels to preach the Word. He preached 243 times and spoke at 125 churches and conventions in 2010. 2011 is already on track to be his busiest year ever.Ģ010 was also a record year for Evangelist Manuel Scott Jr. More new speaking engagements are scheduled this year than in any other year of his ministry.
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