Baptist Temple Church of Pittsburgh
7241 Race Street 
Pittsburgh
Baptist Temple Church of Pittsburgh
7241 Race Street 
Pittsburgh

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INTRO VIDEO

We are a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, Mission-oriented, Vision-focused, All-purpose, Community-serving, Cross-generational, and Prayer-full Church 

WHAT'S HAPPENING


    ABOUT US

    The Bible says to make disciples and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

    OUR MISSION

    OUR MISSION

    OUR MISSION

    Our mission at the Baptist Temple Church to BE DISCIPLES AND MAKE DISCIPLES, following The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20.

    Our core values

    OUR VALUES

    OUR MISSION

    OUR MISSION

    We are a Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Mission-Oriented, Vision-focused, All-Purpose, Community-Serving, Cross-Generational, Prayer-Full church, established in 1921. As a proud member of the Baptist church community in Pittsburgh, we offer two vibrant Sunday worship experiences at 8A & 10:45A. Whether you are looking for a welcoming 

    We are a Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Mission-Oriented, Vision-focused, All-Purpose, Community-Serving, Cross-Generational, Prayer-Full church, established in 1921. As a proud member of the Baptist church community in Pittsburgh, we offer two vibrant Sunday worship experiences at 8A & 10:45A. Whether you are looking for a welcoming place among black churches in Pittsburgh or seeking to connect with a congregation like the First Baptist Church Penn Hills, we invite you to join us at Baptist Temple Church.

    This is our Pastor--Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde. He has led and served BTC since 2009

    OUR PASTOR

    OUR MISSION

    OUR PASTOR

    Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde has been the pastor of a vibrant Baptist church in Pittsburgh since August 2009. He has been happily married to Rev. Jacqueline Lyde (Rev. Jackie) since 1997, and together they have two daughters. Rev. Lyde is a quintessential and cutting-edge pastor, known for his impactful leadership within the Baptist Temple C

    Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde has been the pastor of a vibrant Baptist church in Pittsburgh since August 2009. He has been happily married to Rev. Jacqueline Lyde (Rev. Jackie) since 1997, and together they have two daughters. Rev. Lyde is a quintessential and cutting-edge pastor, known for his impactful leadership within the Baptist Temple Church and among black churches in Pittsburgh. He is also a distinguished graduate of the University of Rochester (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Duquesne University (Ph.D.), as well as a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Spr. 1990). You can follow him @rodneyadamlyde.

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      LEADERS AND PERSONNEL

      Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde
      Senior Pastor

        Baptist Temple Church

        7241 Race St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA

        1-412-241-1624

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