Center Of Praise Church Of God, Inc.
The Church was established in August 2000 through the leading of the Holy
Spirit by Rev. Samuel D. Kamara. It started just with two members; Rev.
Samuel D. Kamara and Rev.
Alexander Kollie, at the Zion Bible College’s
Campus. It was first called “Jesus Now or Never” which was reviewed to Rev.
Samuel D. Kamara by the Lord during the establishment.
By 2001, as the church began to increase in number, it relocated at 986 Broad Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02905.
In 2002, the church was asked out of its worship center, for few month in this year the church worship at 90 canton Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 where some of the members were residing at the time. Close to the end of 2002 the church found a temporary place of worship at 37 Glenham Street Providence, Rhode Island 02907.
In 2003, the church became financial capable to rent its own place of worship, at this time she found a place at 22 Winter Street 3rd floor Providence Rhode Island 02903. Presently we are worshipping at this location. Today, the church is seeking a worship place to purchase.
In 2004, the church was faced with a transition; and was turned over to Rev. Morris S. Bryant as its new pastor. Despite the difficult times, the church gradually began to grow spiritually, numerically, and as well as financially.
By early 2006, the church changed its name from “Jesus Now or Never” to “Center of Praise”. This was due to difficulties that the members experienced in their evangelistic efforts among others.
The church was founded to evangelize those who are lost to bring them to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. In fulfillment of its obligations, the church continues to train and equip laborers for evangelistic work. There has been number of members trained as Church of God’s exhorter and ordained ministers to carry out the work of the ministry.
The total number of church membership is now over sixty. About 50% regularly attend services.