Imperfect people. Perfect God.

Temple Baptist Church is for you.

We are people who have realized that God loves people right where they are — but He also refuses to leave them where He finds them!

We are convinced that God speaks to us through the Bible truthfully, powerfully, and completely. God has been working through human history to bring about the redemption we need from the mess our lack of trust in Him has made. At the right time, God sent Jesus, His one and only Son, into the world to live as one of us and to die in our place. Jesus didn’t stay dead! His victory over death is our promise that those who trust in Jesus as Lord are set free from the power of sin! 

So, we are all works in progress. God isn’t done with us yet. If you are open to experience how God can impact your life, and if you realize you’re still a “fixer-upper,” we welcome you to come and join us. 

Meet Our Staff

Name

Music Minister

James Griffin

James attended Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where prepared and trained for this ministry.

James came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of nine. At the age of twenty-one, he answered the call to serve the Lord in Christian ministry and subsequently to music ministry. James prepared for the ministry by attending Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where prepared and trained for this ministry. The purpose of music in the church is to inspire and enrich worship, provide an outlet of service, encourage fellowship, and offer educational opportunities for all ages.
James and his wife, Kendra are the parents of a daughter and a son, Caitlin and Benjamin.
Youth Minister

Dallas Eaves

Dallas has been serving as a bi-vocational youth minister at Temple Baptist since December of 2006. He started working in youth ministry as a youth intern in the fall of 2000.

Dallas has been serving as a bi-vocational youth minister at Temple Baptist since December of 2006. He started working in youth ministry as a youth intern in the fall of 2000. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Governor's University. He married his lovely wife, Abbie, in January of 2006 and they have two sons. Dallas describes himself as a big jock, but a huge nerd. I Corinthians 10:31 is his favorite Bible verse: "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
Children's Ministry Coordinator

Stephanie Mann

Stephanie's mission is to help parents disciple their children to become lifelong lovers of Jesus. One of her greatest joys is to watch kids learn and trust in Jesus.

Stephanie joined our staff as Foundations Coordinator on March 28th, 2022. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Casey, since 1991. They have 3 grown children and three grandkids.
Stephanie's mission is to help parents disciple their children to become lifelong lovers of Jesus. One of her greatest joys is to watch kids learn and trust in Jesus.
Her favorite Bible verse is “Rejoice in hope, be patient in times of trouble, and be constant in prayer” Romans 12:12.
Child Care Coordinator

Melissa Parks

Melissa’s parents took her to Temple Baptist Church when she was a week old, and now that she has been the nursery director for the past several years, she feels as if she has come full circle.

Melissa and her husband, Bill, are the proud parents of Sabre and Nathan. Melissa says that her biggest blessings call her “Ma”; Colt and CJ. Melissa’s parents took her to Temple Baptist Church when she was a week old, and now that she has been the nursery director for the past several years, she feels as if she has come full circle. She loves watching the babies grow in the knowledge of The Lord. Melissa receives comfort and inspiration from 1 John 4:4: "Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world," and from Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Office Administrator

Terri Powell

Terri Powell joined Temple in January, 1994. She came on staff at Temple in December 2015. Terri teaches the Joyful Noise Sunday School Class and is one of the teachers for Foundations (kids church K-3rd grade).

Terri Powell joined Temple in January, 1994. She came on staff at Temple in December 2015 after serving on staff at CareNet for 18 years. Terri teaches the Joyful Noise Sunday School Class and is one of the teachers for Foundations (kids church K-3rd grade). She and her husband, Edward, served in local ministries as Mission Service Corps volunteers for many years and directed Cup of Cold Water. They have 3 kids--Michael (deceased), Amanda (& husband Mike), and Tabitha—and 12 grandkids. One of Terri's favorite Bible verses is John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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