Rev. Dr. William S. Epps is the pastor of the historic Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles. In addition to his responsibilities as the pastor, Rev. Epps is also one of the most significant civic leaders in the Los Angeles community. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Skid Row Housing Trust, Los Angeles as well as the President of Canaan Housing Corporation, a non-profit, church-based, community organization which seeks to improve the quality of life in the South Central community by developing affordable housing, revitalizing the community and establishing economic and self-help programs. Rev. Epps serves as Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary and serves as the editor for the National Baptist Voice, the official publication of the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc.