Mark A James
Senior Pastor
Pastor Mark James was appointed to serve as Word Temple of Praise Church 's Senior Pastor April 4, 1999. Prior to that, he served as Assoc. Minister of Sugar Valley Church in Sunny Side Texas.
The attributes that best describe Pastor's James as a pastor are strong preaching, leadership development and counseling and has an background in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice has given him and edge for serving in ministry. He has expressed a burning desire to lead a church like Word Temple of Praise Church where biblical Kingdom views are embraced and encouraged, with members who care about the needs of those around them and who want to connect others to the body of Christ. He graduated from The College of Biblical Studies in 2018 with a degree in Organizational Leadership and an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies.
Pastor' Mark has been happily married for 24 Years to his wife, Sharmayne James. They have 4 children Brittany, Sade, Mark Jr., and Eumajesty.
Sharmayne James
First Lady
First Lady Sharmayne James has served by her husband side as First Lady of Word Temple of Praise Church (formerly New Horizon Church of Houston) since April 4, 1999. She has always served by her husband side since the beginning of his calling. She always tells her story that he got saved first and through his calling he saved her.
She is from Sunnyside Texas.