Allen Temple Baptist Church was organized in 1919 in Oakland. For 100 years, Allen Temple has served as a bright beacon of faith, hope, and love beyond its’ four walls. Allen Temple is committed to sharing the love of God and the message of Good News throughout the world. We welcome people of all ages and cultural backgrounds as we joyfully celebrate worship and fellowship, and carry out ministries of evangelism, discipleship, education, community outreach, and global missions. Allen Temple’s holistic, prophetic and social justice ministries address the needs of the whole person as well as the whole community. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson is Senior Pastor, and Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. is Pastor Emeritus

History
Established in 1919.

Allen Temple Baptist Church was organized in 1919. Throughout its’ history, the church has served as a bright beacon of faith, hope, and love beyond its four walls. We are committed to sharing the love of God and the message of Good News throughout the world. We welcome people of all ages & cultural backgrounds as we joyfully celebrate worship and fellowship, and carry out ministries of evangelism, discipleship, education, community outreach, and global missions. Allen Temple’s holistic ministries address the needs of the whole person as well as the whole community. Everyone is extended a most cordial invitation to worship with us.