The Church is Established
Bro. Robert Elkins, from New Castle, Indiana, became the first pastor. The first building was located on New York Dr.
A New Home on Ballard Rd.
The church purchased 1 acre of land at 3920 Ballard Rd. and built a new church building.
Room to Grow
A larger building was constructed to accommodate the growing congregation.
New Pastors
Rev. Les and Kathy Bruce were voted to be the new pastors of the church in Fort Myers.
A Season of Transition
The church building was sold.
Villas Community Center
The church began holding services at the Villas Community Center while trusting God for the next chapter.
A Place to Build
Purchased 6 acres on Plantation Rd. — the property the church still calls home today.
Construction Begins
Ground was broken and construction began on the current sanctuary.
The Doors Open
Construction was completed and the new building opened for worship.
Pastor Phil & Taylor Locke
Reverend Phil and Taylor Locke were voted to be the pastors of Apostolic Praise Tabernacle.
Where We're Headed
The story isn't finished. We believe the best days of APT are still ahead as we continue to help people Find Him, Follow Him, and Flourish In Him.
