Leadership

Pastor Gilbert grew up in a preachers home. Although he heard the gospel many times he didn't trust Christ for salvation until he was 21. He married his lovely wife, Stacey in 2008. The Lord has blessed them with three wonderful children. Ryan, Holland, and Kaylee. After serving the Lord faithfully in youth, children and bus ministries, Bro. Gilbert became Pastor of Temple Baptist Church in the fall of 2017. He enjoys being outdoors with his family and playing Bluegrass gospel music.

After following God's leading Bro. Dennis Hibbard planted Temple Baptist Church in March of 1975. After faithfully serving and preaching the gospel in our area for over 40 years Bro. Hibbard retired February 2017. At which time, he was granted the title of Pastor Emeritus.