Refuge Christian Center COGIC, Altadena, CA

About Us

CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to be the epicenter for a grandiose display of God's grace and mercy to whosoever will come into fellowship with us, therefore becoming a recipient of salvation, deliverance, and healing mind, body, and soul.

Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9

ABOUT THE PASTOR

Pastor Dominique aka Archduchess of Divinity is a gospel recording artist, songwriter and vocal producer has a no.1 single on Apple ITunes UK "No More!" And her single "Cry Out" went #10 right here in the USA Apple ITunes.

Pastor Dominique Raquel Frank, the youngest of 17 siblings, was born in Glendale, California to Chief Apostle Bishop Dennis B Evans Jr and Chief Apostle Pastor Dr Dorothy A Evans, founders of the Refuge Christian Center Church, which was originated in 1977. She married her soulmate, Elder Walter Frank, Sr. July 24, 2018 and with him formed a blended family consisting of 12 children and four grandchildren. She is also the Aunt, Great, and Great Great Aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.

Now presiding as Sr pastor of Refuge Christian Center COGIC formally known as RCC Community Church has advanced the church into ownership of their church home for the first time since founded in '1977 making God pleased and her father Cheief Apostle Dr Bishop Dennis B. Evans Jr extremely proud no nepotism only navigating from the Holy Spirit has positioned Pastor Dominique in this seat of honor. Operating in all of the fruit of the Holy Spirit while seated at the feet of Jesus.

Pastor Frank desires her own outreach ministry, domestic violence recovery center, and veterans homes, and her core values are integrity, honesty, and perseverance. She and her husband currently feed the homeless, give to the poor, and provide for the imprisoned. She is a visionary, Holy Ghost-filled, humble servant of the Father of Lights in which every good and perfect gift comes down from Heaven above! She is multitalented and multifaceted, and her life has been set up to be pleasing in the eyesight of the Lord!!! Her strongest desire is to empower this generation - classified as Generation X - to become holy and righteous - walking in the fear of the Lord! She has endured tumultuous times of violence, incarceration, and abuse but God has given her beauty for ashes!!

Pastor Frank is successfully leading the flock at Refuge Christian Center COGIC since her installation in 2019 and she is currently working to start up her outreach ministries. In support of her qualifications to do so, she has obtained the following 10 certifications:

Group Home Administration
- Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Administrator
- Mental Health
- Family Law
- Cognitive Parenting
- Life Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger Management
- Global Import/Export USC
- Radical Compassion with Dr Frank Rogers

Although Pastor Frank's familial/childhood roots, life journey, and necessary steps she took through occupational training helps qualify for leadership over the Refuge Christian Center COGIC, It is God himself who has called qualified justified and set aside for such a time as this
A voice crying out BOLDLY in the wilderness prepare ye the way of The Lord.

We Believe in Love and the Spirit of the Lord.

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Biography of Bishop Dennis B. Evans, Jr.

Early Life

Born on October 16, 1930, Bishop Dennis B. Evans, Jr. entered the world as a mild-mannered, inquisitive, entrepreneurial, and deeply moral young man. The son of Dennis Evans and Olevia Hudson, he grew up with one brother and three sisters. Even in childhood, his gentle nature, honesty, and natural ability to teach were evident.
In elementary school, he developed an interest in baseball. However, after questioning his fifth-grade teacher about the crooked boundary lines drawn around the basketball court, he was excluded from playing—an early sign of his boldness, curiosity, and willingness to speak truth.

By age 13, he was already driving a stick-shift. At 17, he was driving and providing rides through a Gitny service—an early Uber-like transportation system—alongside his father. After August 1951, two more brothers were born, making him the eldest of six children.

Military Service

At 20 years old, Dennis Evans joined the United States Marine Corps, beginning a two-year commitment that took him to places such as Korea and Japan. Military life instilled discipline, perseverance, self-confidence, and the ability to follow vision and direction.

These formative experiences shaped the peace, love, and tranquility he later carried throughout his life and ministry.

Educational Pursuits and Early Adulthood

After completing his military service in 1953, Dennis made several attempts to finish high school:

His first attempt was at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, California.
Later, he used the GI Bill to attend Radio and Television School through the military.
His third attempt was at John Muir High School in Pasadena.

Although he did not complete traditional schooling, he eventually received an honorary high school diploma. During this period, he also launched his own stucco business, refurbishing homes—demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and self-starter nature.

It was in Pasadena that he met Dorothy Evans, then a 21-year-old unsaved young woman, in a nightclub. Dennis was 27 at the time, and their meeting would become a pivotal moment in both of their lives.

Salvation and Spiritual Calling

In 1965, Dennis lived next door to a Christian neighbor whose prayers, along with those of his then-girlfriend Dorothy, led him to accept salvation. The same night they prayed, he gave his life to God.
He soon joined Pastor Roger DeCuir’s ministry in Los Angeles. When Pastor DeCuir needed a place to hold services, Dennis opened his home for six months, demonstrating his generosity and commitment to the work of the Lord.

While faithfully serving under Pastor DeCuir, Dennis began to feel a divine calling. In 1976, God placed on his heart the vision for a new ministry.

On January 2, 1977, he answered that call and founded Refuge Christian Center Church, a ministry that would grow to impact countless lives through faith, service, and community.

Church Administration

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Bishop Dennis B. Evans, Jr. and Prelate Bishop Christopher Milton of the Southern California Evangelistic Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ

Pastor Dominique Frank and Elder Walter Frank

Deaconess Missionary Rhonda Anthony, Church Administrator,Social Media, Music Department

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Deaconess Missionary Zina Chapman

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Deaconess Missionary Carol Carroll

Deaconess Missionary Lynn Parker

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Deaconess Missionary Anjolie Dian

Deaconess Missionary Tangyika Lawson, Women's Department

Mother Sherry Jones, Mother's Board and Choir President

Elder Marchell Parker, Sunday School Administrator

Sister Gloria Johnson-Hughes, Bishop's Aide

Sister Glenda Phillips, Prayer Ministry

Brother Jaylin Tillman, Youth Pastor and Praise and Worship Leader

Falon Young , Pastor's Aide

SUMMARY ON THE CHURCH
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Refuge Christian Center was founded January 2, 1977, by Bishop Dennis B. Evans, Jr. and Pastor Dorothy A. Evans. They established the church ministry in the Pasadena and Altadena areas. The initial service was set up in the living room of a friend’s home, and they continued preaching the unindoctrinated Word of God for more than 42 years. Many men, women, and young people have grown and accepted a call to ministry under their leadership, and many who were lost came to seek deliverance through this non-denominational church that is well-known for preaching holiness-living; showing compassion; feeding the homeless; visiting the sick and shut-in; supporting widows and orphans; and ministering to those who are imprisoned preaching only Christ and him crucified! Through Refuge, young people get involved in ministry and move into leadership roles going forth into what God has called them to do.
Refuge Christian Center underwent a radical transition in the year 2019. Minister Dominique Raquel Evans who is now Pastor Dominique Frank, was appointed successor Pastor to her mother, Pastor Dorothy A Evans on April 28, 2019. She is the youngest of ten children in the Evans family, and her mother, Pastor Dorothy A. Evans, was a well-known woman-of God whom many affectionately called Mother Evans.
Refuge Christian Center is now under the Southern California Evangelistic Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (SCEEJ) of the Church of God in Christ after Bishop Evans followed God’s leading to change course from the non-denominational framework. He met with his board of directors and a decision was made to join the jurisdiction lead by prelate Bishop Christopher E. Milton. God has been building the ministry under the leadership of Pastor Dominique Frank and her husband, Elder Walter Frank, Sr since joining the Jurisdiction, and He has been faithful perfecting all things concerning the ministry that is now under the name Refuge Christian Center Church of God in Christ.