Great church! You have to go and experience it for yourself!read more

Come one, come all as you are. You will feel the presence in the air & the love when you sit in…read moreyour chair, because here everything cares. You have to experience for yourself.

I can praise and worship God the way he has called me to do. Hallelujah the Preacher was great and…read morehad a right now word from the Lord for the people . I feel like going on I know I can make it no matter what the enemy sends my way once again the location is 9000 Edgeworth Drive Capital Heights Maryland 20743

This church has been an awesome staple in my life. I've been a member for 20 years. Many ministries…read morehave touched my soul within this church. I'm a small group leader as well.

Excellent church. I've been going here for years…read more The church also houses Woodstream Christian Academy. It goes from pre-k up to 12 grade as well as before and after care. The church is an integral part of the community. They are always holding college fairs, swap meets and more. I highly recommend this church.

I went to City Praise Family Ministries to see a play the Friday before Easter, and I was honestly…read moresurprised by the size of the space. As someone who does not go to church often, and when I did it was usually a smaller church, mega churches always catch me off guard. The building itself is very beautiful, modern, and feels relatively new. The people were very kind and welcoming, which made the experience comfortable from the moment we arrived. The play was engaging and the actors were amazing. During intermission, they sold snacks for about one to two dollars, and if you were a guest of one of the actors or actresses, you were able to get additional bites, which was a nice touch. They also had small gifts as well! Overall, it was a perfect Friday night before Easter. At the end, the bishop and pastor came on stage and transitioned into an altar call. This is the part of the experience that can feel different depending on the person. After the initial call, not everyone responds right away, and the pastor continues to wait and encourage people to come forward, sometimes repeating the call multiple times. As more people began to go down, it extended the moment further. For some visitors, including myself and others around me, it felt a bit prolonged, especially after a three hour play. We were ready to leave but also wanted to stay for the closing prayer, so the length of the altar call made it a little difficult to sit through. I understand that this is an important and meaningful part of the service, particularly around Easter, and the pastor is following their calling. Even so, the overall atmosphere was very passionate and welcoming, and I imagine the sermons there are very impactful.

The service is a bit long. Much time is spent praising the first lady than the kingdom of God.read more

I have been a member for over 5 years. There is no other church that I connect with like The Soul…read moreFactory. It not only helps my relationship with God but it helps me to be a better person from the inside out. Please come visit. You will never be the same!!

If you want and need the word of God taught to you uncompromisingly, this is the place for you…read more Ignore the fact that FTH is a large church. It's a BIG church because Jesus said, "where I am lifted I will draw." The point being that as long as the Pastor is teaching us the word, pointing us to God and making sure we know the word for ourselves, this is the place to be. There is transparency with everything that is done in this church, and Pastor John Cherry, II has the same integrity that his father had when he was the pastor.

I literally grew up in this church. I went to school here in the late 90's (I believe I was 5 or…read more6). I am 24 now. This church is amazing. I was a member when I was little but, due to moving, we stopped going to this church. But, I'm looking forward to joining again as an adult. Pastor Cherry I and II have both always been a father-figure to me and, I'm sure, the entire church congregation. They give you tough love and tell you the things you don't want to hear but, NEED to based on the word of God.

had my dad funeral there 03/10/26 and i promise it was the absolute worst service i ever attended…read more The family car never came. the pastor was unbelievable rude. he was so disrespectful to the family and friend I have never been so mad in my entire life. he didn't even make us feel welcoming. i will never in my life recommend this church to anybody. this church is nothing but a money grab. dont care about the congregation.

I live up the street from this church. I attended the church a few times. In the few times I…read moreattended they repeatedly spoke about money, including the pastor who basically was bragging on how much money he has. Not to mention recently, I was parked in the parking lot to do some studying, I study better looking at nature or outside than I do in a Library .I was approached by one of the "deacons" who refused to tell me his name. he told me he would call the police on me for sitting in the parking lot, he proceeded to tell me that there are cameras watching all around Making me out to be a criminal. I politely told him no problem I will leave and I left. I would never go to this church again, nor will my children nor will I recommend. There is nothing holy about this place in my opinion. They only want your money. Honestly, it's because of people like that " Deacon", as to why I stopped going to church. I praise God everyday with myself and my family. I stay away from those type of sprits.

I visited Community of Hope AME a little over a year before becoming a member. It came highly…read morerecommended through family, friends and associates. This church caters to the younger crowd (not that I really fit that mold anymore, but...I don't feel left out.) The Voices of Hope choir and band are always on-point, and the liturgical dancers (pre-teens and kiddies) are a nice touch. The before/after Sunday events are always a blast and well worth the trip across town during the week. They've made a lot of progress since my first visit and I'm proud to be a member. Services times are 8:00am (The "Hope Happy Hour" hosted by Rev. Bill Lee begins Easter Sunday 2011! Service is over at 9:00am, so you're really in-and-out), 10:00 am (the busiest service, but they'll find room for you to sit comfortably) and NOON, so you've got plenty of time to get there and grab a good seat. If attending in person isn't doable, there's always online worship - http://hiphopenation.com Whatever floats your boat. Its a family thing here at COH. Come visit and see for yourself. Rev. Tony Lee, Senior Pastor Rev. Bill Lee, Assistant Pastor Dr. Nancy Lee, PhD., Executive Minister and "Super Mom" to the pastors

I love this church. It is come as you are. After 2 visits I joined the church and became apart of…read more2 ministries. Rev Tony Lee and Rev Bill Lee (fave) are young pastors that you can Relate too... no judgement zone.

I have been going to this church for about 12 years now....and let me say that I truly did not know…read moreChrist..let alone the purpose of my life until Christ lead me here under the teaching and the preaching of this awesome Man of God "OVERSEER LANIER C. TWYMAN" here at the ST. STEPHEN BAPTIST CHURCH. We are a Loving Church, a Family Church, a Bible Teaching Church, a Church that believes in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, a Church that's based and founded on sound doctrine of the true and only living word of GOD. No were not a perfect church, but we serve a PERFECT GOD!!!!!! God knew exactly what he was doing becasuse now that I'm 28 years old, I am now confindent in my own personal relationship with Christ through the teaching and preaching and studying and praying and fasting that I have gotten through Christ here at the St. Stephen Baptist Church....Christ changed my life at the age of 18 and life for me has NEVER been the same (in a Good way). So if your ever in the TEMPLE HILLS, MD area please feel free to stop in and visit: Our list of Services are all below Schedule of Services Early Sunday Morning Worship 7:45 a.m. Church Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Prayer/Praise & Bible Study (Each Wednesday) 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study/Christian Education (Each Friday) 12 noon Radio Broadcast - 1340 AM WYCB (Each Sunday) 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Baptismal Service (4th Sunday before Morning Worship Services) 10:30 a.m. The Lord's Supper (4th Sunday) 7:45 & 10:45 a.m. Kingdom Bible Building Institute (Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. WE HAVE A SAYING IF YOU EVER GET TIRED OF VISITING....... PLEASE JOIN US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My life changed when I joined St. Stephens Baptist Church. Pastor, Bishop, Overseer Lanier C…read more Twyman has been such a blessing to me and my family's life. My family use to have bible study at home but after joining SSBC is when we experience growth. Me and my husband couldn't teach our children everything about the bible and God but after joining SSBC we had a host of ministers and church leaders to help our children and our family to learn more about God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. My kids has come back and shared with me what they learned from our youth ministers and they not only learn but they walk in what they learned. Yes they sometimes make mistakes but that is why Jesus paid the price for our sins because we were born in sin and He made provisions for us when He gave his life on the cross for us for our sins. I had a good friend from work that loved me enough to invite me to SSBC, that's how it all began. So now, me and my family always take the apportunity to invite our family and friends to SSBC even if its not family and friends day. Please visit : http://ssbc5757.org/ God will be there and He will show up and show out!!!! Amen Amen Amen!!

Very wonderful church. Also I admire that Rey are building 2 new parts to the church . A new…read moresanctuary and a gym!! I really love this place it makes you feel at home. I've done the research and with the renovations and construction, this church will move from the #4 spot of biggest churches in the county and go to the #3 spot which is where currently evangel Cathedral is but not for long unfortunately but still!!! But the size doesn't really matter it's the thought the love and the happiness at this church and their school aswell!!!