Temple Baptist Leadership

Allen Sims is our new Senior Adult Pastor, taking charge of our senior adult and counseling ministries here at TBC. Allen has a long tenure in ministry - listen as he shares how God has moved and worked in his life to bring him here.

Ben just recently transitioned from being the Student Senior High Pastor to now being the Recreation Pastor. Listen as Ben shares about his 15+ years of ministry and how God has led and directed him to where he is now!

Ben just recently transitioned from being the Student Senior High Pastor to now being the Recreation Pastor. Listen as Ben shares about his 15+ years of ministry and how God has led and directed him to where he is now!

Listen this week as our college pastor Austin Balm shares about his life, his influence, and how God has led him to and through different seasons of ministry.

Listen this week as our college pastor Austin Balm shares about his life, his influence, and how God has led him to and through different seasons of ministry.

This week, pick up with part 2 of Pastor David's interview where we hear more about his ministry, how God led him to Temple, and his vision for our church.

Start off the new year and this new podcast season by hearing from the Senior Pastor of Temple Baptist Church as he shares his life background and ministry background, and discusses the vision and mission for our church - and this is just part 1 of a 2 part interview, so be sure to stay tuned.

Jennie grew up locally, attending college at USM and being a member of TBC for years. Jennie was saved at a young age, but doubted her faith in her teen years. However, God affirmed that she was His child, and Jennie shares how He has moved and worked in her life and in her family over the years. Jennie shares how living as a christian often requires being a peace maker, rather than a peace keeper...

Tim Carley grew up in Sumrall, MS in a family who was faithfully walking with Christ. Tim’s on faith came to a crossroads when he realized that he could no longer blend in with his faithful family while being lost. Tim knew he needed Christ and repented and believed shortly before leading a group at a church camp. Tim has since been led by the Holy Spirit and is a devoted follower of Christ who wo...

Merry Christmas to our listeners - we have a surprise for you on this episode. Listen as we reveal special people, special plans, and some exciting things to look forward to as the Temple Baptist Leadership podcast continues. Be sure to listen to the final two episodes of this season which will be release in December!

Dr. Steve Stogner is a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and teaches a Wednesday night equipping class on apologetics. Listen as Dr. Stogner shares how God transformed him from a non-comitted church goer without a true faith in Jesus into a disciple of Jesus who is passionate about sharing and exploring the details of the life, death, resurrection, and relationship of Jesus Christ. Dr. Stog...

Stephen Sims shares how his relationship with Jesus led him and his wife Rachel through a very difficult season of their lives when they discovered that their son Bishop would be born with a significant heart defect. This story is about faith, love, and dealing with the fear of the future. This podcast episode was recorded in the fall of 2022 at TBC's Wednesday night equipping class, Freedom in Ch...

Dr. Brett Valentine serves Temple Baptist Church as the chairman of the personnel committee and a talented soloist in the choir. He is a well-respected leader in the church, and a respected influence in the surrounding community as he runs his dental practice in Sumrall. Brett shares his story of salvation and a moving picture of his earthly father showing him the grace of our Heavenly Father. He...

IYTL. Sometimes, a simple breath prayer turns into a spiritual marker of God’s Faithfulness. Larry shares how his prayer for his desire to have a family consistently began with those for letters – IYTL. In His time, God brought Larry and Jana Kay together and grew their family, while also growing their faith in Him and his provision. Listen as they share their story, and as they share how God led...

Wayne recounts how prayer shaped his life and the history & future of the prayer ministry here at TBC.

Randy Sims is a former Pastor of Temple Baptist Church, as well as several churches prior to his tenure at Temple. He shares the story of his salvation – the moment that his belief turned into true faith in Jesus – as well as God’s call on his life to go into the ministry as a career. Randy’s encouragement focuses on the notion that being who you are is more important that doing what you do – rega...

Donna Stewart has been living out Temple Baptist Church’s Mission Statement for years in the education system. She taught for years on the collegiate level, and in the midst of a career notorious for hindering the inclusion of the Gospel, she found ways to teach, love, and invite students to come and experience Christ. Through mentorship and loving girls on difficult paths and in difficult circums...

Bob is a faithful member, leader, and bible fellowship teacher at Temple. Bob shares his story of experiencing salvation at a young age - his acceptance of God’s gift of grace. But after years of serving as a pastor, a moral failure would lead to him experiencing God’s grace like never before. Bob shares a story of pain and redemption that will encourage all listeners.

​On the first episode of the podcast where a couple is interviewed, we hear a story of God’s faithfulness to bring two people together in a way that only He can – through a necklace and ice cream. Listen as Melissa shares how God radically transformed her life in college, how Mike was faithful to wait for God’s timing, and how they have built a marriage, family, and ministry by serving Christ wher...

Prepare your heart for an amazing testimony of encountering Jesus, being transformed by true faith in Christ, and being set free to do amazing things for God. George shares deep are dark moments that God has redeemed and points to his blessed assurance of Jesus as his Savior and friend. Listen as George shares how God used earlier difficulties to grow and prepare him for the work God called him to...

Myra Hartel has served Christ and Temple Baptist for many years – she serves as the Women’s Ministry Team Director and has poured into the lives of many women in her life. Myra describes her most difficult moments as “hallways” – somewhat dark and lonely, waiting for and end or a door to open, and her testimony of faith encourages listeners to trust the Lord in the midst of their own hallways. Enj...

The phrase “extravagant mercy” is what Sandy uses to define her salvation experience and walk with Christ. She shares her story of obedience and faithfulness to how God has called her to equip and disciple women and couples alongside her husband. Sandy’s story of dedication to Christ and his cause is inspiring and motivating to listeners of all kinds – those seeking to know more about Christ or th...

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we are eager for our listeners to hear from Stacy Fortenberry.  Stacy shares her journey on how she became a licensed professional counselor. You will hear tips for self-care, encouragement for those hesitant to seek counseling, and the advice to pursue community as part of achieving spiritual and emotional health.

Ron humbly shares how his life of working as unto the Lord has been both challenging and fulfilling. In addition to working for years in the corporate/sales/marketing world, Mr. Ron has used his love of construction in his later years to minister to people here at Temple and at our partner church in Rochester, NY. Ron has a legacy here of being a diligent servant and hard worker, and his encourage...