Ministries for Kids & Youth
- Leader:: Brother Restelli (Coach) Brown
- Phone Number: 510.544.8910
The Athletic Ministry challenges youth to build self-esteem and enhance their interpersonal skills through athletic sports activities.
- Leader:: Sis. Heidi Hill
- Phone Number: 510-544-8924
The Betty D. Gadling Fine Arts Academy, named after Betty D. Gadling, Allen Temple's late Minister of Music Emerita, was developed to address the scarcity of music instruction available in the public schools.
- Leader:: Brother Donald Smith
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
Boy Scout Troop 409
The mission of the Boy Scouts is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.
- Leader:: Sister Jamie Williams-O’Donal
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
This choir comprises energetic children & youth (5-17) who love to sing praises to God.
- Leader:: Sister Sonja Mendenhall
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
The Girl Scout teaches girls the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting, the spirit of teamwork, of God, and the thrill of accomplishment.
- Leader:: Deacon Claude Robins, Sr.
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
The Junior Deacons Ministry is a sub-ministry of the Deacons Ministry.
- Leader:: Sister Nia Patrick Cole
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
Kingdom Dancers are our children and youth dance ministry. It is our sole purpose to minister through dance.
- Leader:: Sis. Jamie Williams-O’Donal & Sis. Dalisa Roberts-Rucker
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
Next Generation Children's & Youth Ministries
Allen Temple.s Next Generatin Ministry for Children's & Youth provides a safe and welcoming environment for young people to learn about God and grow in their faith. The ministry offers a variety of programs and activities that are designed to be fun, engaging, and educational.
- Leader:: Deaconess Sharon Burns - Nursery Ministry Director
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
The Allen Temple Nursery Ministry serves parents and guardians by providing a safe, secure, and loving environment for children ages 6 months to 5 years while their families are in worship, Sunday School, or special events.
The Nursery Ministry strives to provide:
- Care for children safely and lovingly
- Support parents so they can fully engage in worship/community
- Begin laying a spiritual foundation, even in the earliest years
- Reflect Christ through hospitality and service
The Nursery is currently seeking volunteers to serve our youngest members and guests. Volunteers are asked to serve on Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 30 mins after dismissal of worship. Special event times will be shared.
Required onboarding includes:
- Interview with Deacons Ministry Chairperson and Nursery Ministry Director
- Background Check
- CPR certification (if not already certified)
- Child Safety Orientation
- Training on and adherence to Nursery Policy & Procedures Manual
For more information and to join the team, contact Deaconess Sharon Burns, Nursery Ministry Director, at
Information on the Nursery’s opening date will be shared soon.
- Leader:: Bro. Michael McCants & Bro. Ralph Gordon
- Phone Number: 510-544-8910
The Allen Temple Sunday School Department provides Christian Education from Kindergarten to Seasoned Saints.