What's in the name Baptist?

This church is a Baptist church by conviction and principle. This means that we believe the basic Bible teachings for which Baptists have historically stood. As Baptists, we believe the following: the Bible is our sole authority for all matters of faith and practice. The church should be autonomous or self-governing. The believer does not need a priest, other than Jesus Christ, to come boldly to God. Every Christian has equal access to God personally. God's Word gives us two ordinances for the church-baptism and the Lord's table. Each person is individually responsible for his decision to accept Christ. The separation of church and state is biblical. The believer is eternally secure and cannot lose salvation. There are two biblical offices in the church - pastors and deacons. For a more detailed account of these principles with supporting Scriptures please feel free to contact Pastor Ray @ (951) 657-3416

How can I be involved in ministry?

There are two types of ministry involvement at Temple Baptist. Hundreds of people help, in a given month, with volunteer projects in areas such as maintenance and office-related projects. Feel free to contact the church office if you would like to volunteer your time in this way. If you are interested in teaching, helping, singing, or other visible positions of leadership; an appointment must be set with the Pastor or the specific ministry leader. Often a waiting period and a spiritual gift assessment are required.

What is required for membership?

To be a member of Temple Baptist you must first be saved and then baptized in a Bible-believing church of like-faith. Pastor Ray welcomes all prospective members to meet with him in a regularly schedules New Member's Class. This will be a time to get to know your Pastor and to understand more about the purpose and function of our church. After you meet with Pastor, you and your family will be invited to join the Church following a regularly scheduled service.  The Church regularly holds fellowships and activities for new members to get better acquainted with our Church family.

How are the finances of the church handled?

Annually, our church votes on the budget that is prepared by the leadership board and Pastor. On a monthly basis, our leadership board meets to review financial matters. At this meeting, monthly financial reports are reviewed.

What does the church do to help widows?

One of the primary responsibilities of each deacon is to assist in caring for the widows of the church. On a regular basis when the leadership board meets, the needs of each widow are personally addressed and cared for.

How is the leadership of the church structured?

Ultimately, Christ is the head of this church. On a daily basis, the church is primarily led by the pastor and pastoral leadership team. This team works together in prayer and decision making to follow the leading of God for our church ministry. This provides a high level of accountability as well as a great spirit of team cooperation as we follow God's leading for this church.

What is the church's approach to financial giving?

We have never practiced pressure techniques or fund-raising schemes. Rather, we choose to occasionally preach and teach what God's Word says about Christian stewardship and giving. How you respond to that teaching is a heart issue between you and the Lord. The only times you will be contacted about your giving is either when you request it, or when you receive your annual giving statement summary. 

What does the church do to help the needy?

Hundreds of lives are touched weekly through the many outreach ministries of our church. In addition to this, our deacons oversee a deacon's fund that is used to help needy people with basic needs from within and without the church. Each need is carefully evaluated and met to the best of our ability.