Bishop Lee

Served: 1954 - 1969

On June 27, 1954, Elder Willie Lee was installed and became the fourth pastor of Christ Temple. During Bishop Lee's administration, the church farm was sold and the proceeds were used to begin the construction of a new building that is now known as the "Bishop Willie Lee Fellowship Hall." This annex originally consisted of a saints' home on the second floor, Sunday school rooms, a large hall and dining area, a kitchen, a steam table room, a pastry room, cafeteria and two kitchens. A publication office was also constructed so that the church could print its own materials, giving rise to the publishing of The Christ Temple Messenger. Other publications soon followed

In October 1957, the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith (P.C.A.F.) was established. Thereafter, Bishop Lee was elected the Assistant Presiding Bishop of the P.C.A.F., succeeding to the Senior Bishop after the death of Bishop S.N. Hancock.

Prior to 1958, Christ Temple had no visible cornerstone. During the annual convention that year a special cornerstone laying ceremony was held.

Bishop Lee adamantly followed the teachings of the Apostles' doctrine and the traditions of the previous church founders. Bishop Lee pastored for approximately sixteen years until his death in 1969.

Legacy

Bishop Lee added the "Bishop Willie Lee Fellowship Hall" to Christ Temple. This annex originally consisted of a saints' home on the second floor, Sunday school rooms, a large hall and dining area, a kitchen, a steam table room, a pastry room, cafeteria and two kitchens. He was also responsible for the creation of the publication department.

Strong faith, humility, wisdom and compassion for the saints characterized his leadership.