T he church is founded by Jesus Christ and through His choosing He has saw fit to select as Leader, Elder James Hayes. James will become Lead Pastor of Destiny Temple to serve the great people of the community, city, state and world for Jesus.
Since July 31, 2005 he has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and faithful to one congregation (St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, Inc.) for more than 30 years. During that time, he has helped lead in many capacities, such as; youth ministry director, assistant administrator to the ministerial staff and associate pastor.
In 2015 James was appointed by Presiding Bishop of the Apostle Church of Christ in God, Dr. J.C. Richardson, Jr to become the National Minister of Protocol.