Our Church

In the year of 1968, Kendleton Missionary Baptist Church was organized under the leadership of Reverend Jackson Banks, Sr. Reverend Jackson Banks was a follower of Dr. G. Fitzgerald. Rev. Banks along with his wife Sis. Olievie Banks would drive to Kendleton faithfully under the leadership of Dr. Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald recognized the faithfulness of Reverend Jackson Banks, Sr. and allowed him to pastor the Old Tabernacle Church in Kendleton while he presided over his second church located in Acres Homes, Houston, Texas.
After the death of Dr. Fitzgerald, his children decided to expel all the members out of the church. This decision caused a large rift within the congregation and church. On that Sunday in January of 1968, half of the congregation decided to gather at one of the members home, Sis. Lillian Taylor, to continue having church underneath her peach tree. When weather did not permit, they gathered inside of her home. That exact same Sunday in 1968, Kendleton Missionary Baptist Church was established underneath that peach tree under the leadership of Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr.
On July 18, 1968, Mr. Rudolph Braxton sold the property located on 100 Guess Street in Kendleton, Texas at four-thirty in the afternoon for ten dollars to the congregation and Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr. After the property was purchased, the members led by First Lady Oleivie Banks began to organize fundraisers to build a church on the property. Members included Sis. Lillian Taylor, Sis. Foster, Deacon and Sis Hern, Sis. Texana Morgan, Bro. Johnnie Johnson, Bro. And Sis. Clayton, Deacon and wife Willie Moore, Rev. And Sis. Sanders, Bro. And Sis Malone, Sis. Beulah Johnson and Sis. Spears. These members were instrumental in the foundation of the building of the actual church building.
People came from far and near to experience the teachings, preachings, and healing anointing under Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr. The church thrived underneath his leadership and he served the Lord faithfully alongside with his wife First Lady Oleivie Banks. The church building was established and the congregation began to increase. On August 12, 1984, Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr. Became ill after preaching a sermon, and was rushed to the Polly Ryan Hospital in Richmond, Texas. Five days later, on August 17, 1984, he transitioned into his heavenly home.
Soon after the death of Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr, his son, Reverend Jackson Banks, Jr. Presided over Kendleton Missionary Baptist Church alongside his wife, First Lady Donna Banks. The torch was handed from father to son, and Pastor Jackson Banks, Jr. served the Lord faithfully and was devoted to the church and the Word of God. Although his tenure as pastor lasted a brief four years, many lives were changed, and the church continued to grow.
On November 11, 1988, leadership of Kendleton Missionary Baptist Church was given to Reverend Jackson Banks, Jr younger brother, Rev. Alfred Earl Banks and his wife First Lady Minister Audrey. Pastor Alfred Banks was devoted to his congregation and the Word of God. His preachings were sought after, many coming from different cities to hear the humble man preach the anointed word. Many lives were changed, and the church prospered tremendously under his leadership. Under the leadership of Dr. Alfred Banks and his wife First Lady Ministry Audrey, the church gained momentum and soon after a vision from the Lord, the church was re-named the Temple of Glory, and a motto gained, “The place where God never gets tired of being God. “
On March 11, 1992, Dr. Alfred E. Banks went to the Secretary of State to have the church formally recognized as a corporate non-profit organization. Under his leadership, he founded a theology school for the church ministers to be able to obtain their ordination licenses. Leaders ordained under the Temple of Glory include, the Late Minister Alfredia Banks, Rev. Desmond Gordon, Rev. Leon Bridges, Min. Darryl Provo and wife Audrey Provo just to name a few. He welcomed and did fellowship with neighboring churches from Houston, Louisiana, Fort Bend County, and Wharton. He continued his father’s vision, the late Pastor Jackson Banks Sr of serving the people selflessly and began a ministry outreach for the drug and alcohol addicted, and also for young men who were struggling. Under Pastor Alfred Banks, the church was remodeled and many organizations arose such as The Royal Woman of Agape Love, The Youth fellowship, and The Brotherhood Ministry just to name a few. While he was presiding, the Senior Scholarship Foundation was founded as well.
On March 15, 2024, Dr. Alfred Banks transitioned from labor to reward surrounded by his wife and loving family. Dr. Banks served as Pastor of the Temple of Glory for thirty-six years and he never wavered in his faith and always spoke boldly for God. Even though he was bedridden for the last three years of his life, Dr. Alfred Banks still carried out his sermons and served his congregation faithfully, just as his father the Late Pastor Jackson Banks, Sr.
After the death of Pastor Alfred Banks, his wife Co-Pastor Audrey has been given the reins to continue her late husband's ministry until further notice.
Kendleton Missionary Baptist Church, The Temple of Glory has been tested but have never faltered in our commitment of saving souls and changing lives. This is due to being rooted in God’s word. Together as a church, we have prayed together in times of hardship, and rejoiced together in times of triumph. Just as we have persevered in the last fifty-six years, with God as our strength we will continue to grow stronger in our faith and unity. We are here to celebrate the longevity of our church, and also the spirit of resilience within. Let us always keep in remembrance our unwavering foundation on which this church has been built.
  • Matthew 16:18 -
  • “And I say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”