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| After many years of community service in the San Francisco Bay Area, 40 yrs serving as the Senior Pastor of the Allen Temple Baptist Church , in Oakland California, Reverend Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. decided to serve the Lord in retirement. |
| Rev. Smith's announced retirement plans prompted a national search for a new (nuevo) Senior Pastor. Of the many qualified applicants, a local minister was selected. The successful applicant was the Senior Pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church, of San Jose, Cal.... |
| The new Senior Pastor elect wasn't a stranger to the Allen Temple family. He is one of the sons of retiring Senior Pastor Smith, having served as Assistant Pastor and Co-Pastor of Allen Temple from1985 - 2001. For the bio of our new Senior Pastor, please return to the A/T website, then select Dr. J. Alfred Smith Jr.. |
| In attendance at the installation service, and taking part in the ceremony were nationally known religious leaders, along with State and local legislators. The Allen Temple church family was also in attendance. Entertainment was provided by Allen Temple's Unity Choir, Praise Team and the Praise Dance Ministry. The Installation service was followed with a catered dinner............. |