Reverend Clayton D. Russell was an important religious and political leader in the Los Angeles African American community. He was the pastor of the People's Independent Church of Christ from 1936 to 1953. He founded the Church of Divine Guidance in 1953 and was the pastor until his death in 1981. Page from "Who's Who in California, California Negro Directory 1942-1943" for Reverend Clayton D. Russell. The page includes a biographical statement that highlights his accomplishments and his associations with various churches in the Los Angeles area. Founded in 1915, the Peoples Independent Church of Christ was created when 47 members split from First A. M. E. Church.
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African American clergy African American churches Russell, Clayton D. (Clayton Donovan), 1910-1981 People's Independent Church of Christ (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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