We're Taking Jesus to the World

Who We Are & Why It Matters

We know that finding a church can be hard. There are so many churches out there and often it’s hard to tell what they are about online. Therefore we want to be clear about who we are, what our mission is, and what we value.

Our Identity

Temple is a multi-generational church united to make disciples.

Our Mission

Temple exists to make disciples who love the gospel, grow in community, and live on mission.

Our Values

You can tell a lot about a church by what it loves. Here are three things we love at Temple.

We believe that the Gospel is really good news! It is the good news that God has accomplished through Jesus–in His life, death, & resurrection–to secure forgiveness of sins & life for all who will repent of their sin and believe in Jesus as Lord. We believe the gospel isn’t just the good news that saves us but transforms us everyday.

You were made for community because you are made in the image of God who has eternally existed in community. Spiritual growth best happens in a community of believers who love, encourage, and challenge one another to reach their full potential in Christ.

We have been rescued and redeemed by a loving and missional God who has called us to live on mission with Him. Therefore, we want to live on mission exactly where He has placed us—where we live, work, and play. 

Our Story

Temple Baptist Church began in the 1950’s when God placed it on the heart of a few individuals to start a new church in Gainesville. Several people came together to pray and the church began. Over the last 65+ years Temple has had a rich legacy of Biblical preaching, disciple making, and a warm fellowship. Although, Temple has had a rich history, we believe that she has an even brighter future.