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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. 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 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 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 27 March 2026
The Tabernacle of Praise began in August 2007 as a house church in the 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 (CMFI) in Westminster, 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.
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 2016, the Franklin Mennonite Conference withdrew from Mennonite Church USA. In 2017, it became the Franklin District of the 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:
LMC: a Fellowship of Anabaptist Churches
Christian Missionary Fellowship International
Pastoral Leaders at Tabernacle of Praise
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| James Ekortah | 2007-2012 |
| Thomas Bechem | 2012- |
| Author(s) | Samuel J Steiner |
|---|---|
| Date Published | March 2026 |
Cite This Article
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Steiner, Samuel J. "Tabernacle of Praise (Bowie, Maryland, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2026. Web. 16 Apr 2026. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Tabernacle_of_Praise_(Bowie,_Maryland,_USA)&oldid=181934.
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Steiner, Samuel J. (March 2026). Tabernacle of Praise (Bowie, Maryland, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 16 April 2026, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Tabernacle_of_Praise_(Bowie,_Maryland,_USA)&oldid=181934.
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