Our story
How our church began
Judah Temple of Deliverance was birthed through prayer, obedience, and a divine assignment given by God to Apostle Dr. Pernell O. Bates.
Established 2012 · Decatur, Georgia
What began as a vision placed in the heart of God’s servant became a ministry established to reach the lost, restore the broken, and empower people through the uncompromised Word of God.
With a burden for souls and a passion for deliverance, healing, and spiritual transformation, the ministry was founded on the belief that God still saves, heals, restores, and sets people free. Through faith, perseverance, and dependence on the Holy Ghost, Judah Temple of Deliverance began its journey of building a people grounded in biblical truth and committed to Kingdom advancement.
An apostolic and prophetic mandate
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.
Despite challenges and seasons of growth, the vision has remained steadfast: to be a place of refuge, restoration, worship, and spiritual development.
Where we are going
Today, Judah Temple of Deliverance continues to move forward with the mission of establishing a people of hope, love, integrity, and deliverance, while reaching beyond the four walls to impact lives and communities.
“What God began as a vision continues to unfold as a Kingdom assignment.”