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The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the [[Washington (District of Columbia, USA)|Washington, D.C]]. area. They were inspired by the evangelistic teachings of Zacharias Tanee Fomum of Yaoundé, Cameroon, West Africa. The group participated in the [[Christian Missionary Fellowship International (Westminster, Maryland, USA)|Christian Missionary Fellowship International]] (CMFI) in Westminster, [[Maryland (USA)|Maryland]], led by Bishop Robinson Fondong, a native of Cameroon who immigrated to the United States in 2000, and developed a relationship with the [[Franklin Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Franklin Mennonite Conference]].

In 2007, the Westminster CMFI instructed the Washington area group to establish a church. Thomas Bechem, one of the leaders, initially found space at the Margaret Brent School in New Carrollton, Maryland.

In 2016, the Franklin Mennonite Conference withdrew from [[Mennonite Church USA]]. In 2017, it became the Franklin District of the [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches|Lancaster Mennonite Conference]]; Tabernacle of Praise became part of that conference.
= Bibliography =
"CMFI TOP Brief Church History." Tabernacle of Praise CMFI-USA. Web. 27 March 2026. https://www.cmfitopchurch.org/religious-organization-about-us.
= Additional Information =
'''Address''': 13710 Old Chapel Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715

'''Telephone''': 301-793-2534

'''Website''': https://www.cmfitopchurch.org/

'''Denominational Affiliations''':

[https://lmcchurches.org/ LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches]

Christian Missionary Fellowship International
== Pastoral Leaders at Tabernacle of Praise ==
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! Name !! Years<br/>of Service
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| James Ekortah || 2007-2012
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| Thomas Bechem || 2012-
|}
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-The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the [[Washington (District of Columbia, USA)|Washington, D.C]]. area. They were inspired by the evangelistic teachings of Zacharias Tanee Fomum of Yaoundé, Cameroon, West Africa. The group participated in the [[Christian Missionary Fellowship International (Westminster, Maryland, USA)|Christian Missionary Fellowship International]] (CMFI) in Westminster, [[Maryland (USA)|Maryland]], led by Bishop Robinson Fondong, a native of Cameroon who immigrated to the United States in 2000, and developed a relationship with the [[Franklin Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Franklin Mennonite Conference]].
+The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the [[Washington (District of Columbia, USA)|Washington, D.C]]. area. Participants were inspired by the evangelistic teachings of Zacharias Tanee Fomum of Yaoundé, Cameroon, West Africa. The group participated in the [[Christian Missionary Fellowship International (Westminster, Maryland, USA)|Christian Missionary Fellowship International]] (CMFI) in Westminster, [[Maryland (USA)|Maryland]], led by Bishop Robinson Fondong, a native of Cameroon who immigrated to the United States in 2000, and developed a relationship with the [[Franklin Mennonite Conference (Mennonite Church USA)|Franklin Mennonite Conference]].
-In 2007, the Westminster CMFI instructed the Washington area group to establish a church. Thomas Bechem, one of the leaders, initially found space at the Margaret Brent School in New Carrollton, Maryland. Eventually, it relocated to its own space in Bowie, Maryland.
+In 2007, the Westminster CMFI instructed the Washington area group to establish a church. Thomas Bechem, one of its leaders, initially found space at the Margaret Brent School in New Carrollton, Maryland. Eventually, the congregation relocated to its own space in Bowie, Maryland.
 In 2016, the Franklin Mennonite Conference withdrew from [[Mennonite Church USA]]. In 2017, it became the Franklin District of the [[LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches|Lancaster Mennonite Conference]]; Tabernacle of Praise became part of that conference.

Tabernacle of Praise (Bowie, Maryland, USA) - Revision history

SamSteiner at 11:14, 28 March 2026

SamSteiner at 15:08, 27 March 2026

SamSteiner: Created page with "__TOC__ The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the Washington, D.C. area. They were inspired by the evan..."

SamSteiner: Created page with "TOC The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the Washington, D.C. area. They were inspired by the evan..."