About Us

Grace Assembly Deliverance Temple was founded in 1983 and is currently led by Bishop J.O. Baker and Rev. W. Baker. When the church was underway it consisted of 20 members however, after many years the congregational and membership size have grown prominently. With 100 members and a great amount of consecutive visitors, Grace Assembly Deliverance Temple is well on its way to fulfilling their mission of “Taking the Cities for Jesus”, “Spreading the Gospel to the World” and “Winning the Lost At Any Cost”.


Women’s Ministry

The women’s ministry is comprised of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer; who oversee the activities, finance, and growth etc. of the young and older women of the church including visitors.

The ministry’s mission is to study the Bible and apply its teachings to their daily life, to make thorough choices, build self-esteem, to guide & offer positive direction for young ladies, to introduce girls to greater positive options, provide outlets and friends, love, encourage success and personal growth (both physically and spiritually), generate respect for parents and elders and develop self-confidence, to discover God’s calling/purpose on her life and methods to spread the gospel to other women. The women’s ministry meets every second Tuesday, of each month, at the church location.

The women ministry holds annual conventions, Mother’s Day Celebrations and many more women empowering events.

Men’s Fellowship Ministry

The men’s ministry is comprised of men that are on the move for Christ. They understand their role and duty lead, to be the head of the church and their households. The mission of the men’s fellowship is to lead with integrity and faith in God, and to be a positive role for the upcoming youths.

The Youth Ministry (Youth on a Mission)

The youth ministry is comprised of ministers and leaders that are solely committed and focused on empowering the youth for service, keeping the youths aware of modernity of the world, importance/gain of being a young Christian, crisis management, career exploration and many more. The youths are encouraged to have a steady and strong prayer life and a personal relationship with Christ. Also they are shown the many ways they can enjoy their youthfulness and still represent Christ. The youths are involved in many activities like games and sport days, concerts, talent/open mics, youth conventions, panel discussions, youth seminars etc.

Christian Education Ministry

The Christian Education Ministry provides additional teaching opportunities through bible study, Sunday School, other small-group learning activities and higher Christian education (Bible College)The ministry is comprised of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, ministers and professors; who oversee the activities, finance, and growth of the members and students.

The ministry’s mission is to transform the lives of God’s people, to cause the development of an intimate relationship with God and close fellowships with other believers through the word (Bible) by studying and enhancing their knowledge through higher education. All of these meetings are held at the church’s location.

Evangelistic Ministry

The evangelistic ministry is comprised of ministers and evangelists who are called to deliver spiritual leadership. The ministry’s mission is to see the church alive, vibrant, growing and yearning to spread the good news of Christ Jesus throughout the whole world through word, deed and sign. The meetings are held at the church’s location.

Choir Ministry

The choir ministry is comprised of enthusiastic people (children, young adults and adults) who find great joy in singing and are proud to express their faith through song which is their mission. The choir is having a lot of fun serving God through music singing at our home church and abroad at revivals, conventions, rallies and concerts. Choir meetings and practices are held at the church’s location.

Music Ministry

The music ministry is comprised of musicians and singers who use their gifts to worship and glorify God. The music ministry backs every other ministry in Grace Assembly Deliverance Temple, because music is a very essential part of worship. The music ministry also is involved in other churches music functions. The meetings are held at the church’s location.

Outreach Ministry

The Outreach Ministry mission is to maintain contact with those members and visitors that have been unable to attend church services as a result of extended illness or personal circumstances. They make phone calls; hospital and residential visits, send out cards, CD’s and inspiring readings in order to give spiritual encouragement. Apart of this ministry are prayer groups that are chosen to pray for these individuals specifically and to do in house prayer meetings and shut ins.

Missions Ministry

The Missions Ministry’s mission is to spread God’s word to receptive souls locally and globally. Spreading the gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ are a primary objective for the mission ministry. The group has programs and activities that help individuals and families in the local community, but they also run programs to help people around the world. One of these programs is the radio ministry which reaches the whole New York-Tri-State area as well as many countries around the world. Another activity is the annual gospel concerts that consist of a group of ministers of singing, dancing, preaching etc. that come together lifting up the name of the Lord, witnessing, encouraging God’s people and awarding them for their faithful service. The church also gathers together every year to have its community barbeque and panel discussion in which the members and community are encouraged to discuss and ask questions. These meetings are held at the church’s location and other venues.