We gather to praise God, listen to him, and respond.
We nurture each other in faith and obedience to Christ.
We love and care for one another as God’s people.
We commit ourselves to serve and to tell others about Jesus.
We pursue God’s justice and peace in every area of life.
WLS MINISTRIES is a diverse family of healthy congregations and assemblies expressing the good news of God’s kingdom that transforms lives and communities.
Since 2006, Pastor Staples has served as the Assistant Pastor, Church Administrator and Chief Financial Officer at the Temple of Praise. He is an anointed ministerial leader, spiritual advisor, mentor, teacher, and counselor to many. Pastor Staples’ ability to connect with people of all ages and walks of life is only because of the God‐given anointing on his life. He has traveled the world preaching to thousands and is known as a compassionate, humble, and hardworking man whose ministry gift and work for the Lord is not yet complete.
Pastor Staples is married to the beautiful Aisha Staples and is the proud father of two wonderful children – Walter and Mossi. Moreover, Pastor Staples is a business savvy mastermind and entrepreneur; co-owns and operates iPurpose Management & Consulting Firm in Washington, DC. Pastor Staples is also Chief Executive Officer of WLFS Ministries and Executive Director of Doors2Discovery, a nonprofit organization that coordinates initiatives for undeserved communities. Currently, Pastor Staples serves as the Director of Building Operations at New Day Transitional Home for Homeless Women and Children – a facility named on the behalf of his late mother, Mrs. Martha Ann “Day” Staples.
With all that he endures, Pastor Staples is most grateful to The Lord for his life -He is an astonishing man of compassion, leadership, and integrity a Holy Ghost‐filled and a saved man of God on a mission for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!