About.We are a church that continually pursue our work and ministry with integrity and passion for the Kingdom of God, fueled by a strong commitment to our mission in Jesus Christ.
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Established in 1977In 1977, the Lord spoke to Elder Norman Parran and gave a vision of a church. The words give to Elder Parran was to “go and inspire those that do not know Christ to come unto Him and those that do know Him, stay with Him (Christ Jesus). The Lord Elder Parran to 3830 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria Virginia.
After the passing of Bishop Norman Parran in April 1990. Bishop Louis D. Elliott, Jr. was appointed pastor of Inspirational Temple. Under the leadership of Bishop Elliott, Inspirational Temple continues to thrive spiritually and continues to inspire lost men and women by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. |
Our MissionTo go and inspire all people by transforming through the renewal of mind and equipping people to lead and make an impact in every aspect of life.
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Senior Pastor First Lady
Bishop Louis D. Elliott, Jr.God said in His Word, He will give us pastors according to His heart, which shall feed us with knowledge and understanding. In times this these, we need a man of God that will preach the Word in season and out of season that will be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the works of the Lord.
Bishop Elliott joined Inspirational Temple under the leadership of Bishop Norman Parran and was called into ministry, first serving as a Deacon, Minister and Elder. After the passing of Bishop Parran, Bishop Elliott was appointed pastor of Inspirational Temple. Through his good works, faith, and determination to do all that he could for the Lord, he was consecrated Bishop in 2004. Bishop Elliott’s favorite scripture comes from Psalm 27: 13, “I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Bishop Elliott continues to reach lost men and women by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. |
Evangelist Inez ElliottEvangelist Inez Elliott, Elect Lady of Inspirational Temple Holiness Church of God, was called to ministry under Bishop Parran's leadership, as a Missionary and later under the leadership of Bishop Louis D. Elliott, Jr., was elevated to Evangelist. She served as the Youth Sunday School teacher and was head of the Hospitality Committee. She was a member of the choir and for seven years was part of her family gospel group known as the Galloway Family Gospel Singers.
Evangelist Elliott served as president of the Holiness Ministers' Wives and Widows Council, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and encouraging women functioning in the capacity of pastors and ministers wives. When Evangelist Elliott became saved and received the gift of the precious Holy Ghost, Psalm 34 became her declaration: "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth." Her favorite song that she loves to sing is, "Sending up my Timber." She is blessed and continues to send up her praises every day because God is good at all times. |
What We BelieveAs the basis for fellowship that Jesus the innocent Lamb shed His blood for the remission of sins that are past. Romans 3: 25
We believe and teach justification alone through the blood. Colossians 1: 14 We believe that sanctification is a second definite work by faith to the fully justified believers. We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Ghost which is a gift of God and is given to them who will believe God who is the giver. Its initial evidence is speaking in tongue. Acts 10: 44-46 We believe in divine healing as in the atonement. James 5: 14 We believe in the pre-millennium return of our Lord and Savior, and we love and wait for His appearing. We believe the scripture says marriage is honorable and the bed undefiled. So we believe marriage is a great thing in the sight of the Lord when it has been prayerfully considered. Also we believe for a happy marriage for those who are equally yoked together. We believe the scriptures on marriage. Matthew 19: 1-12; Luke 16:18; I Corinthians 7: 10, 11-27, 39; Mark 10: 1-11 We believe that marriage is between a male and female (man and woman). Genesis 1: 27-28 We believe what is an abomination to God is still today and abomination according to scripture. Deuteronomy 23: 17-18; Leviticus 18:22; 1 Timothy 1: 9-10; Romans 1: 26-27 We believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the infallible Word of the living God to inspire us for a better life by faith and conduct. We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspire Word of God and the final authority in faith and conduct. |