FOUNDERS 

     of

         Emmanuel House of Prayer, Inc.

                               (1968-2015)                     

Emmanuel House of Prayer, Inc., was founded and established in 1968 by Bishop Lerony English and his lovely wife, Evangelist (Mother) Gwendolyn English under the direction and leading of the Holy Spirit.

With a zeal to fulfill his calling, Bishop pursued the learning of the scriptures earnestly and diligently receiving his Doctor of Divinity degree from the International Theological Seminary in 1978. He was an astute teacher and well versed in disseminating God’s holy word.

“Come With Me and See My Zeal for the Lord” was always Bishop and Mother English’s motto. They demonstrated by example what a completely surrendered life to God should be. Their passion was to win soul for God’s kingdom utilizing whatever vehicle they could to reach many. With integrity and dedication, they did not hesitate to preach, teach and share the love of the Lord and the word of God.

Having run this Christian race faithfully fulfilling their calling. They are now resting from their labor. Their legacy lives on.

        The late Bishop Lerony English, D.D., 

   and the late Evangelist (Mother) Gwendolyn English