The first Holy Convocation of the Gates of Heaven Assembly of Churches convened in August of 1957, led by the Late Bishop Lena Thomas, founder and General Overseer. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Assembly has grown with Covenant Fellowship Churches throughout the United States and West Africa.

Mission Statement: The Gates of Heaven Assembly of Churches, Inc. is a Covenant Fellowship of Churches that seeks to educate, encourage and motivate believers to excellence in living and serving in the Kingdom of God.

The Assembly is now led by Bishop Maureen L Davis, Presiding Prelate and Bishop Keith M. Thomas, Vice-President