ABOUT US

CHURCH HISTORY

What is now known as Stephen Temple Church of God In Christ, had its beginning in 1938 when Overseer Cleveland L. Anderson brought Elder B.T. Stephen to Mount Clemens, Michigan for the purpose of setting up a church. The first church was located inside a small store front on located on 80 Kibbee Street in Mount Clemens. A new and more permanent home was built at 68 Kibbee Street,which opened its doors in 1957.

Superintendent B. T. Stephen passed away in 1983. Elder Stephen had a great foresight and made preparation during his lifetime to see that this congregation would not be without a pastor upon his passing. He tutored and groomed a young man who had his beginnings in this church in the person of Elder Theodore Colbert.

Elder Colbert was saved at the age of 13 and served on various boards of the Church. When he was called into the ministry, he continued to work alongside Elder Stephen and was willing to be taught. As a result, he gained great experience and knowledge. When he assumed the position of Pastor in 1984, he already had firsthand experience and was qualified for the position. By faith he has led this church to different levels of faith. As Pastor, he makes sure that he lives up to his responsibility to preach, teach with understanding.