Outside of the Sanctuary
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him....1 Peter 2:9

Holy Temple Holiness Church of Deliverance, Inc., Florida was founded officially June 12, 2004. It began when a group of youth and their parents
sought a place to worship and allow the Spirit of God to freely move in the midst.  The church had its first service which resulted in sixty (60) members
joining the church. The church seeks to be a guiding light for the community. It believes in soul development and community involvement. We seek to
take the legacy of service initiated by the Founder of the National Holy Temple Holiness Churches of Deliverance, the late Chief Apostle Julia Williams
into the twenty first (21) century.

Our holistic approach is tailored to helping communities support the healthy development of youth. It is our belief that this will produce civic and
responsible young leaders. We have been involved in advocacy which has linked an umbrella of concerned faith-based and community organizations
together. Through our network, we have kept a watchful eye on the rise of social ills among youth.

The church has blossomed into a full service biblically guided entity. To date:
  • We provided home repair assistance for the elderly and the physically challenged.
  • We initiated a youth volunteer program to expose young people to community service
  • We participated in the disaster relief response during the devastating hurricane season of 2005.
  • We have provided housing for troubled youth
  • We have participated in the city of Lauderdale Lakes Martin Luther King celebration activities
  • Initiated a food bank which benefits the community
  • We hosted many relationship and parenting seminars
  • We now have a church in Turks and Caicos (2008)
  • We hosted Youth Programs in the city of Lauderdale Lakes

Bishop Thomas E. Douglas has served the South Florida community as a vibrant as passionate Pastor. His civic-mindedness is evidenced by a list of
community activities in the South Florida area.

  • Bishop Douglas has made several national presentations on Spiritual Applications that impact drugs, violence, and juvenile delinquency
  • Bishop Douglas is the President of the Boyd H. Anderson Parent Teachers and Students Association (PTSA)
  • Bishop Douglas has participated in HIV/AIDS educational enhancement, efforts in metropolitan area colleges and universities, public school
    system, and in local churches
  • Bishop Douglas is a member of the Northwest Broward Community Coalition
  • Bishop Douglas has participated in the Lauderdale Lakes School Advisory Board
  • Bishop Douglas is a member of the Leadership Broward Foundation
  • Bishop Douglas has participated in the Foster Care and Adoption Initiative with Hearty Gallery, for Kids and ChildNet
  • Bishop Douglas is a Million Fathers March Committee member
  • Bishop Douglas is a board member for the Florida Careers High School of Broward County (Charter School)
  • Bishop Douglas is a member of the Executive Council of the Legal Aid Society
A glimpse of some of our Holy Ghost filled services
Recent Services
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"Reaching Out To Others Through The Hands of God And The Light of His Guidance"
In the community--Local 10 News
Chalik & Chalik and Holy Temple