The Gospel Prayer Hall Church was founded and established by Pastor K.R. Paul and Mrs. Lydia Paul on 21 September, 1953.

There were only seven believers at the time of commencement. No church building was available of their own, so the worship service’s were conducted in a believers house. The bible studies conducted in the streets and the tarrying meeting was conducted on the golf grounds.

Both Pastor and Mrs. Paul had to pass through perilous days and persecutions with starvation and hunger. Despite these trials, they were rigid in faith with a great zeal for God. Leaving no stone unturned, they laboured hard and ministered for the Lord in and around Bangalore City by conducting open air meetings, visiting believers and ministering to new souls.