Greater Emmanuel Temple Church was founded by Bishop William F. Cramer.  Bishop Cramer founded Emmanuel Temple Church in early 1964.  He started Emmanuel Temple Church in the kitchen of his Mother's home. This faithful man of God continued until the Lord blessed him to move into Emmanuel Temple Church years later.  While in Emmanuel Temple Church, Bishop Cramer was given the vision to build a greater church. This vision came to pass in December 2009.

Assisting Bishop Cramer in pastoring Greater Emmanuel Temple Church is Elder Wayne Glasco. Elder Wayne Glasco is the assistant pastor of Greater Emmanuel Temple Church.