Divine Temple Church of the First Born

05/31/2026

Thank you for joining us today!

05/29/2026

🚨🚨REVISED LINE UP 🚨🚨

Bishop Issac Bufford will be the speaker for Saturday Night with Pastor Howard being the lecturer for that evening as well.

05/25/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing Pastor and Leader Pastor Calvin Howard Sr.! 🎉🎂

We thank GOD for your life, your wisdom, and your faithful leadership. Your prayers, guidance, and love continue to inspire and strengthen so many lives.

Praying that GOD continues to bless you abundantly, strengthen you daily, and grant you many more years filled with joy, peace, good health, and favor. May He continue to use you mightily for His glory.

Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and servant’s heart. We celebrate you today and honor the incredible blessing you are to us all.

Happy Birthday, Pastor! 🙏🏾✨

05/19/2026

The 2026 Bridging The Gap will be held in Clinton, Iowa, October 23-25, 2026.

Hotel Reservations

Guests are encouraged to reserve their hotel accommodations no later than October 1, 2026.

Hotel Information:

Holiday Inn Express
2800 S 25th St.
Clinton, IA 52732

Americaninn By Wyndham
1301 17th St.
Fulton, IL 61252

Hampton Inn
2781 Wild Rose Dr.
Clinton, IA 52732

Super 8
1711 Lincoln Way
Clinton, IA 52732

Please mention the “Bridging The Gap Conference” when booking to receive the conference rate.

For all additional information regarding hotel accommodation please contact Sister Tailah Johnson

05/19/2026

This year BTG Conference 2026 is set to be a powerful weekend of worship, word, and spiritual encouragement in Clinton, IA! 🙌🏾✨ From Oct. 23–25, leaders and believers from all over will gather for life changing services.

This year’s theme and dynamic speakers includes:

A Call To Change Our World

⭐ Pastor James Riley
⭐ Pastor Calvin Howard Sr.
⭐ Apostle Frederick Adam’s

Conference Host: Reverend Dr. Nathanael & First Lady Francesca Johnson

Join us for a powerful time of worship, fellowship, teaching, and spiritual renewal as we come together in unity and faith. Each night will bring a mighty move of GOD with a mighty word, powerful worship, and an opportunity to encounter God in a transformative way.

📍Clinton, Iowa 📅 October 23–25, 2026

Don’t miss your moment to be part of this special occasion. Come expecting God to move on our behalf! We look forward to seeing you in for an unforgettable and spirit-filled gathering! 🙏🏾🔥

05/18/2026

🔥 Divine Temple Youth Jamboree 2026 🔥

Join us for an unforgettable time of worship, fellowship, and life-changing messages from some dynamic speakers. 🙌✨

📍 Location: 5532 West Hampton Ave.
📅 Date: June 26 & 28
⏰ Time: Fri. 7PM / Sun. 11:30AM & 4PM

🎤 Guest Speakers:
• FRIDAY JUNE 26 | 7PM: Minister Beard
• Brother Zamari Howard
• SUNDAY JUNE 28 | 11:30AM: Sister Carson
• SUNDAY JUNE 28 | 4PM: Bishop Dr. Grant
• Brother Nehemiah Covington

THEME: Covered, Carried, and Conquered by Christ

Come expectant and invite your friends — it’s going to be powerful! 💥

05/17/2026

Join us May 24, for Pentecost Sunday!
Come and experience a powerful worship, heartfelt prayer, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. 🙏🏾✨

📅 May 24,2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 5532 W Hampton Ave.

“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭1-2

WE WILL LOVE TO SEE 🫵🏽 THERE!!!

05/17/2026

05/11/2026

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨

The Youth Department of Divine Temple will be hosting a chicken wing dinner sale THIS SUNDAY AT 1pm

Please come out and support ❤️