Founded in 1909, Greater Bethel Temple (GBT) holds a monumental place in Pentecostal history as the second oldest individual church in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (P.A.W.).
Founded in 1909, Greater Bethel Temple (GBT) holds a monumental place in Pentecostal history as the second oldest individual church in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (P.A.W.). Our legacy is built on a century of uncompromised Apostolic faith:
- The Spark (1909): The legendary Elder (later Bishop) G.T. Haywood came to Louisville to preach the Apostolic message, sparking a profound spiritual awakening among local holiness seekers.
- The Foundation: Driven by faith, charter members began holding cottage meeting.
- A Mother Church: As the congregation grew into the "Louisville Assembly," it became the mother church of the First Apostolic Council (F.A.C.) of Kentucky and Tennessee.
- A Lasting Legacy: Officially named Bethel Temple in 1929, the church was nurtured by pioneering Apostolic leaders like Bishop David T. Schultz.
Today, under the leadership of Bishop Rader Johnson, Greater Bethel Temple continues to stand as a historic pillar of truth, community, and the Oneness doctrine in Louisville.