Church History

The church was originally established under the name of University Heights Baptist Church in 1960 and was located on California Street. Rev. Wagenschutz was the founding pastor. In 1965, under the leadership of Rev.  Joe Penrod, the church was incorporated under the new name Temple Baptist Church.  Later he led the congregation to purchase the land at the current location of 2300 E. Missouri.

Pastoral History

Pastor John Wagenschutz found the church in 1960
Pastor Joe Penrod (1965 - 1979)
Pastor Henry Powell (1979)
Pastor W. Waudell Maple (1979 - 1983)
Pastor Bob Dwiggins (1984 - 1995)
Pastor Jim Shirley (1995 - 2002)
Pastor Max Perkins (2002 - present)

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Weekly Services

Sunday Morning Hour, 9:45 am

Nursery (0 - 2 years)

Beginners (3 years - Kindergarten)

Primary (1st grade - 5th grade)

Middle School (6th grade - 8th grade)

High School (9th grade - 12th grade)

Adult Bible Study

Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 am

Nursery (0 - 2 years)

Junior Church (Pre-school - 5th grade)

Worship (6th grade - Adult)

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 pm

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