The church is founded
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ is founded in Bakersfield, with the late Missionary Geneva Daniel as its founding missionary.
Our History
The story of how God built Holy Temple — one faithful step at a time.
Holy Temple COGIC
The History of Holy Temple COGIC
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ was founded in Bakersfield, California in 1952. The late Missionary Geneva Daniel served as the church’s founding missionary, and her faith and labor helped plant a congregation that has served Bakersfield for generations.
Holy Temple is part of the Church of God in Christ and its California Valley Jurisdiction. On October 19, 2016, Bishop Samuel Doyle appointed Pastor (Dr.) C. Wayne Bynum Jr. as pastor of Holy Temple.
Today Holy Temple worships at 1001 E Planz Rd as a Bible-teaching holiness church with the city of Bakersfield at heart. We are committed to love and serve every individual, because you are important to the kingdom of God regardless of what side of the track you come from — Soul Business is our Sole Business.
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Milestones
Over Seventy Years in Bakersfield
From a founding missionary’s faith to a church with the city of Bakersfield at heart.
A new pastor
On October 19, 2016, Bishop Samuel Doyle of the California Valley Jurisdiction appoints Pastor C. Wayne Bynum to lead Holy Temple.
Soul Business
A Bible-teaching holiness church serving Bakersfield through worship, outreach and the annual Community Resource Fair.