LA Community Board, Community Chair Candidate

Meet Cedric.

Cedric Nelms was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. He is currently enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. As of June 2023, he will have his Masters in Justice and Advocacy. Cedric has been in the ministry for 20+ years and has been working in different areas of ministry, from youth ministry, men’s ministry, teaching, community development, leadership principles, social justice, and civic engagement. He is the Senior Pastor of Chosen Generation Fellowship Church, in Long Beach. He has taught workshops on relational leadership, trauma healing, and the five principles of life. He was also the radio host of the Chosen Generation Ministry Radio Show, an internet program/podcast that deals with the intersection of culture, life, and faith. He is the author of Get Me Through…The Makeover of My Life. He has also collaborated on another book project, For a Time Such As This. He and his wife have started Community Bridge Connectors Resource Center, which focuses on youth engagement, health and wellness, and basic needs, along with foster youth through their I.M.A.G.E. Makers Academy. They will also be launching Legacy Bridge Community Development Corporation, that will deal with real estate, land acquisition, and job development. In addition to that, he is the Community Organizer for a nonprofit, where he is actively working with Black parents, students, local school districts, and the faith rooted community on educational equity. Cedric has been married to Karen, for 20+ years. They have 5 beautiful children.