World Deliverance Temple (WDT) began as International Deliverance Tabernacle at Benhan Hall in Southfield, Michigan on March 22, 1998 under the pastorate of Elder Roy D. Ferguson. The first service was remarkable as fifty people were fellowshipped in as members. Pastor Roy D. Ferguson was no novice in church dealings. He had amassed thirty-two years of experience at International Gospel Center under the leadership of Dr. Charles O' Miles. During his tenure there, Pastor Ferguson labored as a young minister and after appropriate seasoning was ordained as an Elder. That leadership position called for him to be responsible for the three thousand plus parishioners in terms of marriage counseling, visiting the sick, conducting marriage ceremonies and funeral services.

In June of 1999, WDT produced a live production recording entitled "The Genesis" with Bishop Roy D. Ferguson as its Executive Producer. This musical CD featured The World Deliverance Inspirational Choir and friends such as renowned recording artists LaShaun Pace and Esther Smith. Sales from this CD, along with generous contributions from the members enabled the church to purchase the building at the current location. In December of 1999, WDT moved to into the new building.

Bishop Ferguson had a vision of a beautiful sanctuary with upgrades to the exterior, as well. After one short year, WDT began the 1.5 million-dollar renovation project. Now completed, the state of the art facility has 24,000 square feet of space, a completely redesigned exterior, complete with a refurbished parking lot and beautifully landscaped grounds. The interior now has a new administrative wing and a day care facility complete with training classrooms and computers. New pews, elegant carpeting, chandeliers and a sound system adorn the sanctuary with a seating capacity of 1000 people.

Pastor Ferguson was consecrated to the office of a Bishop in April 2004, as he continued to pastor his local church. In preparation for his elevation, he obtained a degree from the Joint College of African-American Pentecostal Bishops which concluded with a final pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, including a visit to the Vatican and an audience with Pope John Paul II. He currently holds standing membership with the JCAAPB. He is also, a member of the Governors' Ecumenical Council of Clergy Advisory Board.

Currently, WDT has a growing, vibrant, and diverse membership. There is a blend of professionals and blue collar, African-American and Caucasian, young and old, male and female. The culture of the ministry is friendly, loving, outgoing and harmonious. In addition, WDT is an evangelistic ministry with ministers that travel the globe to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bishop Ferguson himself has organized and led many life-changing pilgrimages from the United States to the Holy Land. These sacred journeys have become one of WDT's signature ministries.

Bishop Ferguson has a five-year vision of the ministry that includes attracting one thousand members, a Senior Citizen's housing complex and a 24-hour crisis hotline staffed by trained professionals.