Bethlehem Temple of Praise (BTOP) was founded and established on March 17, 2002 by District Elder Stephen Halton, who also serves as Pastor. Our Bible classes took place in the family room of his home. The first praise and worship service was held in the Hampton Inn located in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. A short time later worship services moved to a beautiful meeting room inside the YMCA also in Downtown Cleveland.

 

After continued blessings and growth, the church settled on Cleveland's west side into its current location, 2607 Archwood Ave, Bethlehem Temple of Praise's mission and goal is to help those who are lost, wounded, or in need. Several ministries were created and put in action to empower, inspire, and motivate each individual to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient. That result in greater impact and Cleveland West side and its surrounding areas. BTOP members express love not only in their words, but by their deeds On numerous occasions members would serve dinners after Sunday service to support feeding the hungry. These efforts support ministering to the total man, both in body, soul and spirit.