Emmanuel Temple Ministries was formed in September 2010 and is affiliated with The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) of Apostolic Faith, Inc. ![]() In 1961, Bishop Lawson's death necessitated new leadership. The Board of Apostles was formed with Bishop Hubert J. Spencer, Bishop William L. Bonner, and Bishop Maurice H. Hutner. Bishop Hubert J. Spencer was unanimously elected to preside. William L Bonner became the third presider in 1973 and reign to 1995. He is now the Chief Apostle. Apostle Bonner currently pastors churches in Detroit, Michigan, New York City, Washington, D.C., Jackson, Mississippi, and Columbia, South Carolina. Under his administration, the assembly has grown from 155 churches in 1961 to over 500 churches and missions throughout the world. Apostle Gentle I. Groover became the 4th presider and reign from 1995 to 2001. Apostle James I. Clark was the 5th presider and reign from 2001 to 2007 and the current presider is Apostle Matthew A. Norwood. |