STATEMENT OF FAITH Emmanuel Deliverance Temple Of Refuge, Inc. is a Christ-Centered Apostolic religious organization founded upon the infallible Word of God. As such, we believe and teach the Apostle’s doctrine, endeavoring to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, mercy and compassion. We believe in the Bible standard of full salvation, believing on the Lord through repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We believe the Bible teaches that there is only one true, ever living, eternal God, infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose, and possessing absolute, invisible deity. The One true God has revealed Himself as Father, through His Son in redemption, and as the Holy Ghost, by emanation. This one true God manifested Himself in the Old Testament in various ways; in the Son while he walked among men; as the Holy Ghost after the ascension. We believe in divine healing, and the second coming of the Lord Jesus. This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. |
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THE PROFILE OF OUR SENIOR PASTORS & FOUNDERS
Suffragan Bishop & Evangelist Bobby D. Butler, Sr.
Our Founder and Pastor, Suffragan Bishop Bobby D. Butler, Sr., was born July 26, 1948, in Huntsville,
Texas. His parents are the late Mr. Napoleon Butler and the late Mother Lenora Hightower. His mother
moved to Houston where he received his formal education. He received his BBA Degree from Texas
Southern University and his Doctorate from Silver Union Baptist Seminary.
At the tender age of eight, he was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and was filled with the power of
the Holy Ghost under the leadership of the late District Elder Willie Gibson, who was the the founder of
the Emmanuel Apostolic Church Of Christ ( Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church). There he worked
faithfully in every department of the church. At the age of fifteen, he became President of the Youth
Department and Director of the Choir. At the age of sixteen, he entered into the call of the ministry. He
has served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
On March 15, 1968, Suffragan Bishop And Evangelist Butler was joined together in holy matrimony to
become one. Through their union, the Lord has bless them with eight children: Bobby, Jr. (Latesia),
Clinton (Cynthia), Tiknesia, Phillip (Laura), Dorian Rev. Damion Brown), Lanette, Priscilla (Minister
Robert Hatchett) & Druscilla (Chris Berry). From their offspring, they have twenty-four grandchildren.
Their children are very gifted in music and singing. The oldest, Elder Bobby Don Butler, Jr. is now
serving as the Assistance Pastor and Clinton has served as the Minister Of Music & Administrative
Assistance for the church.
THE BUTLER'S FAMILY PHOTO
In November of 1979, our Pastor and his wife were inspired by the Lord to establish a work in Jesus’
Name. With the help of the Lord, they founded this blessed church located at 4718 Littlecrest. Suffragan
Bishop Butler’s first message was, which became our slogan, “THIS IS THE LORD’S DOING, IT IS
MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES!” (Psalms 118:23).
As a result of his maturity in Christ and his desire to do the will of God, he has served the Texas State
Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies Of The World, Inc. in numerous positions. He has served as
Chaplain, Vice President and President of the TSPYPU for four years. He has served as Youth President
Of the Central District (now called the Bay Area District) for three years. He has served in official
capacity to the Texas State Council, also as Chaplain, Treasurer, for eleven years, and has served the
TSC as Council Chairman for four years and was reelected to a second term during the Texas State
Council Annual Session of June 2001. He has received numerous plagues and awards for his
accomplishments. He was elevated to the office of Suffragan Bishop to the Central District Of the
Texas State Council in June 1995. Overall, he has served in official status in the Texas State Council of
the Pentecostal Assemblies Of The World, Inc. for over thirty (30) years! Bishop Butler is presently
serving as the President & Chairman of The Houston Apostolic Ministerial Alliance, Inc.
Evangelist G. Dora Butler was born June 22, 1948, in a small town in Eagle Lake, Texas. Her parents are
Brother Leon Perry and Sister Jerrilyn Perry of Houston. She was baptized and filled with the Holy
Ghost under the leadership of the late District Elder A.J. Patterson. He was the founder of the Christ
Temple Apostolic Church. She accepted her call into the ministry and now serves the Church as Director
of the Christian Women’s Auxiliary, and as the Associate Pastor. She is also the former Coordinator of
the Bay Area District Christian Women’s Auxiliary and SECOND LADY of the TEXAS STATE
COUNCIL. She is an Evangelist in her own right and is sought out among many churches in the Texas
State Council and other surrounding areas.
Their vision is moving forward into a new edifice that will be built on the recently purchased land behind
the church, facing Littleyork Road. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift!!!
