Pastoral Team

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson

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Described as a Transformational Preacher, Dynamic Leader and Ministry Trailblazer, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson is an inspiring example of what God can do with a life committed to the call. She currently serves as the beloved Senior Pastor of The Allen Temple Baptist Church in her native Oakland, California. Her 2019 election made history nationwide as the first woman called to serve as Senior Pastor of this historic African American Baptist Church founded in 1919. Before being called in this capacity, Dr. Thompson served as the Assistant Pastor at Allen Temple and as Youth Minister at Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., the first woman to serve in both capacities.

Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr.

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Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Senior, is a visionary and the illustrious Pastor Emeritus of the historic Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, California.

Rev. Ruben Hurtado

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Pastor Ruben Hurtado was born on December 23 1951 in a small town called Ojo de Agua in Michoacán Mexico. Pastor Ruben had a tough childhood filled with a lot of needs and a very sick mother. This situation made him quit school at the age of seven and start working to feed his family.

Rev. Anne Bradley

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Reverend Anne Bradley was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and spent her formative years at the First Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Bradley answered her call to the preaching ministry in 1995, and was licensed in 1999. She united with the Allen Temple Baptist Church in 2001 under the leadership of Pastor Emeritus J. Alfred Smith, Sr.. Currently, Rev. Bradley serves as Pastor at Allen Temple Arms, and ministers in other areas, including the Allen Temple Streets Disciples Ministry.

Rev. Dr. Brenda Guess

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Dr. Brenda Guess currently serves as the Chancellor of the Leadership Institute at Allen Temple located in Oakland, California. Born and raised in Oakland, California, she is the fourth of five children born to the late Willie Roy and Deaconess Addie Woods. Known for her creativity, Dr. Guess just loves serving the Lord!

Rev. Jesse Land

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Reverend Jesse L. Land serves as Worship Coordinator at Allen Temple 8:00 am service.

Rev. Warren Long

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Rev. Warren Long serves as the Administrative Manager. He is a veteran Information Technology professional who is gifted in the areas of administration and organizational management.

Alvin McLean, Jr., Ph.D.

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Alvin McLean has a very strong commitment to service to God’s people. Dr. McLean serves as the co-chair of the Worship Arts and Media Cluster. Within the Health and Social Services Ministry, he is the training coordinator for the counselors in the Domestic Violence/Anger Management program and administrator of the Bethsaida Counseling Center.

Rev. Theophous Reagans

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Rev. Reagans, who is a practicing attorney, joined the Allen Temple Baptist Church Men’s Chorus. In 2007, he joined Allen Temple Baptist Church. Since joining the church, Rev. Reagans has served as Chaplain to the Allen Temple Manor; as a member of the Prison Ministry; and as a member of the New Members’ Ministry.

Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor

Martha Taylor 80px The Reverend Dr. Martha C. Taylor is a long time member of Allen Temple and serves as the Church Historian. The mission of this ministry is to research, gather and chronicle the history of the church through oral and written narratives to preserve the Church’s heritage and history for future generations. She is also the national historian for the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. and serves as a member of the President’s Executive Staff. She is dually ordained American Baptist and Presbyterian.

Rev. Charlotte Williams

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Believing that ministry is communicating the Gospel in styles that everyone can understand, Reverend Charlotte Williams speaks within the idioms of our times to share the Good News with all people, even beyond the pulpit..