Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Dr. Dalton Jenkins

Lead Pastor

Dr. Dalton Jenkins has been a dedicated bi-vocational church planter based in Yonkers, NY, for 22 years.  As the founding pastor of Bethel Temple of Praise, Dr. Jenkins led a group of four families in planting the church in Yonkers, where he continues to serve faithfully.

Dr. Jenkins has been married to Jacqueline for 33 years, and together they have two sons, Jonathan and Justin. He exemplifies servant leadership, empowering others to fulfill their God-given purpose. He currently serves as a cluster leader for churches in NY & PA in his denomination and as a board member of Huntington University.

Academically, he has pursued a broad and impactful education, earning an Associate of Science in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, a Master of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, a Master of Divinity, an MBA, and a Doctor of Ministry specializing in Pastoral Care and Urban Missions.

In his professional career, Dr. Jenkins has over 30+ years of experience in accounting, finance, and human resources. He is also a College Professor at the University of New Haven, where he teaches business management, accounting, and finance.

For over 40 years, His devotion to God and people shines through his preaching, teaching, and ministry, as he lives to honor God by pursuing His will and purpose in every aspect of his life.

Jacqueline Jenkins

Minister/Church Administrator 

Church admin

Andrea McIntyre

Minister/Director of Ladies Ministry

Ladies Ministry

Joel Wallace

Minister/Music Director

MD

Norticia Graham

Evangelist/Director of Pantry

Evangelist

Meet the team.
Board of Trustees

Dalton Jenkins

Senior Pastor
Serving as Pastor

Fenton Armstrong

Chairperson
Serving a Chairman

Andrea McIntyre

Asst. Chairperson
Serving as ViceChair

Jacqueline Jenkins

Administrator
Serving as Admin

Marcia Alexis

Sunday School Director
Children Ministry

Niki Munroe

Treasurer 
Serving in finance

SuzeAnna

Asst. Church Administrator
Asst. Admin.

Directors of Ministries

Our leaders serving in various ministries in our church

Valarie Daley

Asst.Director of Women's Ministry
Women's ministry

Imani Trew

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Serves as Youth/Young adult leader

Shawn McIntyre

Deacon/Director of Men's Minister
Serving as Men's Director

Beverly Grayson

Director of Intercessory Prayer Team
Serving as intercessory prayer leader

Shawn McIntyre

Director of Welcoming Team
Serving as usher

Sophia Bell

Treasuer
Serving in finance

Ian Neil

Director of Evangelism
Serving in evangelism