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Cathedral of Praise (formerly Manila Bethel Temple) is a Pentecostal Christian Church located in Manila, Philippines. The Cathedral of Praise is undershepherded by Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall. The Cathedral of Praise operates a Main Campus on Taft Avenue, an East Campus in Pioneer Centre and a South Campus at the Versailles Place.
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History
The Cathedral of Praise was founded in 1954 by Dr. Lester Sumrall.
Cathedral of Praise is currently expanding. In their website, they mentioned their plan to plant 200 churches in 20 years.
After nearly three decades of building and finishing the construction costs of the 8,000-seat fully air-conditioned state-of-the-art auditorium, the COP complex and congregational facilities continue to expand not only in the main campus but also in key areas of the metro. Each campus provides a spacious, comfortable and technically well-equipped sanctuary to house regular worship services and special ministry events. Aside from the Manila Campus, the COP East Campus over at the Pioneer Centre in Mandaluyong and the South Campus located at the Versailles Place in Las Piñas, serve members residing in those areas. In the works are the plans to build for the South Campus its own facilities and a third satellite campus in the North Quezon City area. Meanwhile, over-all maintenance and specific upgrades of portions of the Main Campus are also underway.Cathedral of Praise have aired in different TV Networks. Cathedral of Praise with David Sumrall started airing at ABS-CBN from year 1986 to 1989. Then it was moved at GMA 7 year 1995 and ended airing at year 2000. Followed by airing at RPN/ Solar TV the same year to present.
On January 29, 2017, Cathedral of Praise formally launched its own radio station, COP Bible Radio, DZBR 531 kHz on the AM band, originating from the Angel One tower in Tanauan, Batangas. DZBR broadcasts gospel-related programs 24/7. The station can be heard in the whole Batangas, and some parts of Calabarzon and Metro Manila. On February 23, DZBR started its test broadcast.
East Campus
The East campus is previously at Shang-rila Mall and is relocates as a newly opened campus of COP last July 2014. It is located at Pioneer St., PC Supermarket 3rd floor. It is accessible by riding the Metro Railways Transport (MRT).
Manila Campus
The Manila Campus is located in 350 Taft Avenue, Manila. This is currently the main campus of COP which includes Kid's Tower, Serenity Columbarium, the Bible/Music College. Connect Central, Cry Room, Medical Clinic, Bookstore, AVR, the COP cafe, Prayer Rooms, and the COP offices.
South Campus
This is located in Bellevue Hotel, Alabang in 2007. In November 2010, they announced a transfer to the Festival Mall, but the transfer was cancelled. Last April 15, 2012 they announced transfer to the West Service Road in Muntinlupa. On April 5, 2015 they transferred in Versailles-Daang Hari Road to their newly constructed building.
Cavite Training Center
The Cavite Training Center is usually used by the Cathedral of Praise in holding levels seminars.
Branch Churches
The Cathedral of Praise has four branch churches nationwide; COP Bataan, COP Batangas, COP Davao and COP Cebu.
COP Bataan
COP Bataan is located in Quirino St., Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines, 2100.
COP Cebu
COP Cebu holds office at the Cebu Office: 2nd Level, The QC Pavilion, Gorordo Avenue, Camputhaw, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines. Launched on April 1, 2013 and holds services every Sunday at 9AM at the Emerald Ballroom of the Harolds Hotel Cebu.
COP Davao
The COP Davao branch was opened Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Pastors Ryan and Diane Millanar are the Branch Pastors sent from Cathedral of Praise, Manila. They meet every Sunday at 10:00am at the Marco Polo Ballroom, Davao City.