Living Witness Apostolic Faith Temple

“Can you feel that?” whispered a man to his companion, pausing just outside the Living Witness Apostolic Faith Temple. “Feel what?” his friend replied, perplexed. “The history, the faith, the echoes of prayers whispered and answered within these very walls,” the man said, his voice filled with a quiet reverence. The Living Witness Apostolic Faith Temple stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of faith and resilience. It first came to life under a different name: The Apostolic Faith Church. The year was 1915. A small group led by Elder A.R. Schooler, a man with a heart full of fire for the Lord, gathered in a humble home near 30th and Dearborn. This small seed of faith quickly took root, blossoming into a vibrant congregation that soon outgrew its modest meeting place. They found a new home, a two-story, four-flat building at 3813 South Indiana Avenue. This building would become the first physical embodiment of The Apostolic Faith Church. In a time when the world was grappling with the Great Depression, the church found its footing and thrived. Under the leadership of Bishop John S. Holly, who took the helm in 1931, the church underwent a complete transformation, becoming a two-story sanctuary with enough space to welcome 500 souls. The renovation wasn’t just a physical change. It symbolized the unwavering faith of the congregation and their commitment to building a spiritual haven, brick by brick, prayer by prayer. The Living Witness Apostolic Faith Temple stands today as a beacon of hope, its story woven into the fabric of Chicago’s rich tapestry of faith and perseverance.