HISTORY OF
TEACHING WORD FAITH CENTER

VISION
...Our vision is to see the body of Christ become everything God has called it to be.  We desire to see every Christian walk in righteousness, peace, health, prosperity and victory in all areas of life.

OUR BEGINNINGS
Ordination - June 17, 1982

Grand opening Service in April 1983

Sister Mary Jessie at Store front building 

 Brother John Lerma singing in 1984

Pastors Joe & Mary Jessie on McCart Street (1988)  

Youth Valentine Banquet

Moved to 7712 South Freeway in 1995

Teaching Word Faith Center began in April of 1983 in a storefront building on McCart Street which Pastors Joe & Mary Jessie Barrera put a down payment on with their income tax return.  They started with approximately 25 members and grew to about 150 members in a matter of three years because of a caring atmosphere and evident move of God which attracted people from all ages, religious backgrounds, races and walks of life.  Because of their rapid growth, T.W.F.C. needed bigger facilities and moved into a building which was used as a warehouse.  After approximately 6 years there, T.W.F.C. outgrew their facilities again and purchased another building which was Bill Martin's Seafood Restaurant located on I-35 south.  To date, T.W.F.C. has approximately 450 active members and several thriving ministries.  As Pastor Joe and Mary Jessie lead their congregation with the message of Jesus Christ, lives are being transformed.  They don't believe in limits but believe that all things are possible!

THE FUTURE OF
TEACHING WORD FAITH CENTER

Coming Soon!
Teaching Word Faith Center's new location on East Seminary and Campus Drive.  In the near future, we plan to open a new Daycare Facility and Private Christian School.