On July 11, 1982, 85 people met for worship in a rented store building in the Country Plaza near the Tyger River boundary of Greer and Lyman with Clyde Ogle serving as the interim minister. Like their spiritual ancestors who formed the beginnings of the Church of God nearly 100 years earlier, this group desired to begin a new mission that would allow Scripture and faith to fuel their aspirations to love God and love all people regardless of social status and religious tradition. Nearly three months later on October 3, 1982, The North Wade Hampton Church of God was organized with 65 charter members. Bobby Johnson was appointed Pastor. Clyde Ogle continued to serve as a part-time Associate Pastor.

The Church continued to grow and relocated to its present location on Brushy Creek Road. On January 1, 1984, 241 enthused people gathered for worship in the completed first phase of the building program. The building was dedicated on May 5, 1984 and was officially renamed Praise Cathedral Church of God.

Praise Cathedral has been blessed with continued growth since 1982 as the church continues to fulfill its mission to love God and love people. Listed below are some of the highlights of the history of Praise Cathedral:

As of today, Praise Cathedral averages over 1600 for Sunday Morning Worship Service  and over 850 on Wednesday evenings. The church campus encompasses 45 acres containing a Children’s Ministry Center, The Net Student Center, Gymnasium, Worship Center, Dining Center, Softball Field, a 32 unit retirement complex called Praise Village and an Administrative Office Center with a chapel.