Temple Baptist School History

From 1979 through 1986, the school added a grade each year, and now offers grades four-year old kindergarten through the twelfth grade.  The primary sources of Christian textbooks and instructional materials are A Beka Book and Bob Jones University Press. 

Because Temple Baptist School is an inseparable ministry of Temple Baptist Church, it teaches doctrine from the Baptist viewpoint only.  The church and school's Articles of Faith encompass the Christian doctrine that will be taught.  While students of other denominations are selectively permitted to attend, they may not propagate doctrine contrary to that of this church and school. 

The basic goal in Christian education is to provide the children of Christian families with an opportunity to be educated in a manner which is consistent with the Scriptures and that supports the home and the church.  For this reason, we must have reasonable assurance that the parents and the child have this same desire.  Especially at the junior and senior high levels, the spiritual condition of the prospective student is an important factor in determining his eligibility to enroll. 

Beginning in 1976, Temple Baptist School grew under the guidance of its founder, Dr. Joe Olachea.  The school is an outgrowth of a vision which began in the minds and prayers of the Temple Baptist Church members, who felt a great need existed for a Bible-believing, Christ-centered Christian school to serve the Asheville area.  The Deacon Board, elected by members of Temple Baptist Church, serves as the school board.