Our Story

Sozo Church initially started out as Word of Faith Center in 1981 by founders Pastor Doug and Linda Graves in a small storefront. Our current property was later purchased and services were held in which is now our Multi-Purpose Room.  
For over 27 years, Pastor Doug and Linda Graves saw the power of God touches the lives of thousands of people in the Tri-Cities, nation, and world.
Pastor Doug went to be with the Lord in December of 2007. 

After his father's passing, Ryan assumed the role of Senior Pastor with his wife Natalie. In their years of ministry, they successfully built an Orphanage in Indonesia, led an annual Surge Conference, and continued Pastor Doug's vision of leading people to Christ.  

In 2015, Pastor Ryan and Natalie resigned upon the Lord's leading. With full  support of Pastor Ryan, a natural transition took place for Associate Pastor Marlando Jordan and his wife Megan to step into their calling as Senior Pastors. Pastor Marlando has  been involved in full-time ministry for over 20 years at Word of Faith Center, beginning as the Youth Pastor in 1996. 

Through prayerful consideration and guidance from the board of elders, God confirmed to Pastor Marlando and Megan to change the name of the church from Word of Faith Center to Sozo Church. This was announced to the congregation February 2019, then became effective March 2019.

The word "SOZO" is Greek for salvation, deliverance, healing and restoration; this is what we desire to see manifest in people's life and that comes through meeting Jesus. Changing our name is just a continuation of our mission in the next chapter as a church in making disciples of Christ.