Faith Temple has humble beginnings. Established in 1948, in Hayti, MO under the direction of Pastor Dock Wright and Bishop Columbus Williams. This church first began as a brush harbor. Prior to the building of the brush harbor, Elder and Evangelist Wright’s home served as the first church meeting place. At that time, the church was called Hayti Heights Church Of God In Christ. This church has a rich history of Holy Ghost filled men of God leading the sheep of this congregation. In 1953, Elder King James Gillespie was installed to the pastorate of the church after the home going of Elder Dock Wright. The church continued to grow spiritually and naturally.