Allen Temple Baptist Church was organized in 1919 in Oakland, CA . Throughout its history, the church has served as a bright beacon of faith, hope, and love beyond its four walls. The congregation of approximately 5,000 members is affiliated with both the American Baptist Churches USA and the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
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 & 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.
Allen Temple has maintained a trained and dedicated ministry.
One who visits Allen Temple will find:
Membership open to all who accept Christ as Savior and Lord
Relevant- Celebrative- Creative Worship
Timely and Timeless Christ- centered messages
Some of the best in Church Music and Christian Education
A concern for all God’s people and their needs.
New comers to the Bay Area are extended a most cordial invitation to worship
and unite with us.
In obedience to the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20, given to us by the founder of the Church, Allen Temple Baptist Church seeks excellence in the ministry of Jesus by evangelizing all persons to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, by educating all Christians to grow into the moral and spiritual likeness of Jesus Christ through the aid of the Holy Spirit, and by enlisting all Allen Temple members in personally extending the message and mission of God’s love in Christ, throughout the world.
Our congregation receives new members who come to us in one of the following ways:
- Candidate for Baptism: Upon the profession of faith in Christ, as Lord, Savior, and Forgiver of your sins.
- Transfer of Membership: This is done by the submittal of a letter to Allen Temple from your former church home.
- Christian Experience: You are inactive as a church member and wish to activate your church membership and renew your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Allen Temple welcomes as new members, all believers in Jesus as Lord and Savior who are interested in:
1. Searching studiously the Scriptures;
2. Seeking to share faith in Christ with others;
3. Serving through a loving and healing ministry among persons who are burdened, bruised, and beaten by life;
4. Sharing your Time, Talents, and Treasure for advancing the Kingdom of God;
5. Strengthening your daily walk, worship, and prayer life in relationship with God;
6. Striving to be an humble instrument of unity, peace, and fellowship in the church family.
7. Supporting those causes which advance freedom, justice, and human dignity in our world.
If you would like to discuss becoming a member of Allen Temple Baptist Church, you may do so by emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and a minister will contact you.
