ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
At the Baptist Temple Church, a leading baptist church in Pittsburgh, our mission is to BE DISCIPLES AND MAKE DISCIPLES, in accordance with The Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. As part of the vibrant community of black churches in Pittsburgh, we strive to fulfill our calling alongside fellow believers, including our neighbors at the First Baptist Church Penn Hills.
OUR VALUES
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Baptist Temple Church is a Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Mission-Oriented, Vision-focused, All-Purpose, Community-Serving, Cross-Generational, Prayer-Full church in Pittsburgh, established in 1921. We invite you to experience our two vibrant Sunday worship services at 8A & 10:45A. If you are seeking to live out your commitment to Chr
Baptist Temple Church is a Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Mission-Oriented, Vision-focused, All-Purpose, Community-Serving, Cross-Generational, Prayer-Full church in Pittsburgh, established in 1921. We invite you to experience our two vibrant Sunday worship services at 8A & 10:45A. If you are seeking to live out your commitment to Christ and contribute to the cause of Christ within the community, including the rich diversity found among black churches in Pittsburgh, we welcome you to join us at Baptist Temple Church, a proud member of the broader Baptist community alongside First Baptist Church Penn Hills.
OUR PASTOR
OUR MISSION
OUR PASTOR
Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde has served as 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 are proud parents of two daughters. As a quintessential and cutting-edge pastor, Rev. Lyde is renowned for his impactful leadership
Rev. Dr. Rodney Adam Lyde has served as 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 are proud parents of two daughters. As a quintessential and cutting-edge pastor, Rev. Lyde is renowned for his impactful leadership within the Baptist Temple Church and among black churches in Pittsburgh. His impressive educational background includes a BA from the University of Rochester, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Duquesne University. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Spr. 1990). You can follow him @rodneyadamlyde.
COMMIT, CONNECT, CONTRIBUTE?
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CONTRIBUTE
We are a Christ-centered, Biblically-based, mission-oriented Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, focused on vision and serving our community. Our All-purpose, cross-generational approach aligns with the values of Baptist Temple Church and reflects the spirit of many black churches in Pittsburgh, including First Baptist Church Penn Hills, as we foster a prayer-full environment.