Our journey of faith and community
Discover the inspiring story of Holy Temple of Prayer, from its humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope in Kansas City, Kansas. Learn about our foundation, our mission, and the people who make our church a special place for worship and fellowship.
The genesis of Holy Temple of Prayer
In the year of our Lord 2015, under the dedicated leadership of our shepherd, Bishop Eddie Thompson Sr., and First Lady Angela M. Thompson, the seeds for the Holy Temple of Prayer were sown. In March of 2015, the people of God came together, driven by a desire to move forward with a change in church leadership after their current leadership intended to close the church. This situation would have left the people of God without a place to worship.
A divine direction for worship
Bishop and First Lady Thompson Sr. began praying, earnestly asking God for direction to find a new place of worship. In the second week of March 2015, Bishop Thompson was introduced to Pastor Hattie Newton, who pastored and oversaw two buildings. Providentially, the building at 851 Walker Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, was empty.
Our new home and calling
Bishop Thompson and Pastor Newton met and came to an agreement for the use of the building. Pastor Newton stated she could not sell or rent the building, but the church could use it. On the fourth Sunday in March of 2015, the congregation met together for the first time in the building to vote for the move, the name of the church, and to formally appoint Bishop Eddie and First Lady Angela M Thompson as their Pastor and First Lady. This marked the official beginning of Holy Temple of Prayer, a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared with all.
"The hand of God was truly at work in bringing Holy Temple of Prayer into existence. We are forever grateful for His guidance and the leaders He provided."
A grateful member