About us

Who we are

Judah Temple Of Deliverance Ministries is a non-denominational church in Decatur, Georgia, established in 2012: an Apostolic, Prophetic, Pentecostal, and Deliverance ministry.

The crest of Judah Temple of Deliverance, with its ribbon reading EST. 2012

Established 2012 · Decatur, Georgia

Apostle Bates preaching with a microphone beside the pulpit
Apostle Bates preaching

A place of refuge and restoration

From its beginning, the ministry has embraced an apostolic and prophetic mandate to raise leaders, strengthen families, and create an atmosphere where the presence and power of God can be experienced.

“What God began as a vision continues to unfold as a Kingdom assignment.”

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Our story

How a vision placed in the heart of God’s servant became a ministry to reach the lost, restore the broken, and empower people.

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Our pastor

Our Founder and Senior Pastor, Apostle Dr. Pernell O. Bates, is a devoted servant of God, visionary leader, author, and spiritual father.

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What we believe

We believe that the Word of God is the foundation upon which our faith, doctrine, worship, conduct, and ministry must stand.

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