Praise Assembly was officially organized in September 1985. The first meeting was in Carolyn Gonce’s yard and then the church moved to a small chapel on the Governor Bacon Health Center property in Delaware City. As the congregation grew they found larger facilities thanks to the gracious offer of Rev. Wayne Dippold who permitted the church to use the former Turning Point Ranch for Boys on Old Baltimore Pike. In August 1987 the church purchased an 11-acre parcel of land which is now our current location. The congregation moved into our present facilities in January 1990 and affiliated with the Assemblies of God in 1991. A dedication celebration was held October 8-10, 1993. An additional structure was completed and dedicated in June 1998 and is used for Royal Rangers. Pastor Paul H. Walters was invited to serve as the church‘s first pastor. Following 13 years of exemplary service Pastor Walters was honored with “Pastor Emeritus”. Pastor Petrucci became the church’s second pastor in September 1998. Since Pastor Petrucci's arrival a $1.6 million dollar addition was completed which consists of a chapel, cafe, and classrooms. Under his leadership, Praise Assembly has consistently been ranked in the top 100 missions giving churches among the Assemblies of God.