History of Increasing Joy Ministries
...And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved (Acts 2:47)
Increasing Joy Ministries, formerly known as Word Of Life Fellowship, Inc. began the
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in 1988 as a result of God leading Pastors
William and Barbara DeSue to commute from Jacksonville, Florida to teach Bible
Study. The ministry was later incorporated in April 1992 and has had several
location changes.
From 1988 through the summer of 1991, Increasing Joy Ministries held Bible Study and
Worship services at the West Bradenton Women's Club on the 13th Avenue
Recreation Center site. Then in April 1992, the ministry moved to space provided
in the gymnasium of the 13th Avenue Recreation Center.
Most importantly, on July 3, 1994 a formal membership was established during the
first Sunday communion service. Members were added, the ministry continued to
grow, and more space was needed. On May 1, 1995, the ministry moved to 2704 14th
Street West in Bradenton, Florida.
Increasing Joy Ministries purchased ten acres of property located at 2515 East 37th Street,
referred to as Mendoza Road in Palmetto, Florida. The Educational/Fellowship
facility represents the first phase of capitol development at this site. By faith in God, the below
will be the final site. We appreciate your prayers!
Increasing Joy Ministries, formerly known as Word Of Life Fellowship, Inc. began the
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in 1988 as a result of God leading Pastors
William and Barbara DeSue to commute from Jacksonville, Florida to teach Bible
Study. The ministry was later incorporated in April 1992 and has had several
location changes.
From 1988 through the summer of 1991, Increasing Joy Ministries held Bible Study and
Worship services at the West Bradenton Women's Club on the 13th Avenue
Recreation Center site. Then in April 1992, the ministry moved to space provided
in the gymnasium of the 13th Avenue Recreation Center.
Most importantly, on July 3, 1994 a formal membership was established during the
first Sunday communion service. Members were added, the ministry continued to
grow, and more space was needed. On May 1, 1995, the ministry moved to 2704 14th
Street West in Bradenton, Florida.
Increasing Joy Ministries purchased ten acres of property located at 2515 East 37th Street,
referred to as Mendoza Road in Palmetto, Florida. The Educational/Fellowship
facility represents the first phase of capitol development at this site. By faith in God, the below
will be the final site. We appreciate your prayers!
