by Boomer West | Oct 7, 2016 | Contact us
We would LOVE to hear from you! Here are a few ways you can contact us: • Main Phone: 940.665.9789 • CLC Phone: 940.612.5211 • Prayer Line: 612-PRAY Email us: templebaptist@sbcglobal.net Temple Baptist Church 1811 East California Street P.O. Box 640 Gainesville, Texas...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Dr. Eddie Chennault Dr. Eddie Chennault accepted the pastorate of Temple Baptist effective January 8, 1989. Brother Eddie has brought an exciting time to Temple. He was instrumental in developing the Christian Life Center. Monies from the “Together We Build” program...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Brother Charles McLain Brother Charles McLain was called as pastor January 15, 1984. He and the Long-Range Planning Committee recognized the need for a new sanctuary and additional Sunday School space. The church adopted a program called “Together We Build” as the...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Rev. Bob Rutherford Rev. Bob Rutherford was called February 2, 1975. He resigned April 4, 1983. He was pastor during a time of economic growth in Gainesville. The National Supply Co. employed about 1,600 people. Linda Jo Shoe Co. employed several hundred people. These...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Pastor Bob Garsee Bob Garsee was called as pastor of Temple Baptist Church on August 30, 1971. He was an excellent preacher and delivered some of the best messages to ever come from the pulpit of Temple. Brother Garsee submitted his resignation effective September 15,...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Pastor Billy W. Skinner Billy W. Skinner accepted the call as pastor of Temple on July 31, 1966. He resigned on August 29, 1971. Pastor Skinner’s message to the church: “Greetings in the name of the Lord. We at Temple Baptist Church would like to extend to every...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Rev. Hughey Welch Rev. Hughey Welch accepted the call of Temple Baptist Church on October 25, 1964. Rev. Welch is a native of Lufkin, Texas. He has attended the University of Houston and will further his Seminary work at Southwestern Baptist in Fort Worth. He has...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Rev. James Carter Rev. James Carter accepted the call as pastor on February 1, 1961. Carter’s Calling Card: “I read recently of an old potter who was shaping clay into the desired shape by his hands. A visitor asked him “Why don’t you have machinery to do that?” The...
by Boomer West | Sep 22, 2016 | About Pastors
Rev. Hubert Long Rev. Hubert Long came on field for Temple, August 12, 1956, and resigned as pastor of Temple effective November 20, 1960. He accepted the pastorate of the Waddill Street Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas on November 20, 1960.
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | Our Facilities
The Rucktashel Christian Life Center (CLC) is located on the northside, Broadway Street entrance, of TBC. We hold our contemporary worship service and Youth events in the CLC. The CLC also hosts many of our Sunday School classes and our Sunday evening children’s...
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | Temple History
History of Temple Baptist Church One hundred and eight people gathered on July 13, 1955 on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kilcrease on Highway 82 for a prayer meeting led by Dr. Kermit Melugin. Richard Daniel led the group in congregational singing, after...
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | None
Temple has had a lot of growing pains. Probably the hardest was the time when we held service in the old “Tamale-ette” building. We quickly outgrew the Robran Building and needed to move. Space was hard to come by and we rented the...
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | Temple History
From the Pastor’s Paragraph – Dr. Kermit Melugin “We must be patient with each other and with God. Acorns do not make big oaks over night. Nor do mushrooms afford shade and protection. Our gratitude should ever be to God not only for what we have but...
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | Temple History
Temple Baptist Church Deacons 1. John Brooks Elected 11-16-55 2. Granville Ellis Elec. 11-16-55 3. C.M. Leach Ordained 11-13-60 4. E.C. Rucktashel Ord. 11-13-60 5. W.W. Keller Ord. 11-13-60 6. Lorn Anderson Ord. 11-13-60 7. F.J. Vicari Ord. 4-21-61 8. Ronald Hardin...
by Boomer West | Sep 20, 2016 | Music Ministry
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