Ministry Team

Our Pastor & Family

Pastor Riv Temple, Wife Emily, And Family

Senior Pastor

Riv Temple is the Senior Pastor here at Bear Cove. Riv and Emily have been married since 2005, and they have 4 wonderful children together. Rosie (2005), Everett (2009), AdaBelle (2011) and Tucker (2013). They are originally from the small town of “Ninety Six” South Carolina. . Riv has spent time in youth ministry for several churches in his home area, but more recently he pastored Jacksonboro Baptist church in the Lowcountry of South Carolina in Colleton County from 2017-2022. Living there, he served as the associational missionary for Colleton County as well. Riv is a current student of Charleston Southern and upon graduation will be attending one of our Southern Baptist Seminary’s. He enjoys the outdoors with his family while hunting, fishing, or golfing.

Our desire is to be a prevailing church like the one we see in the book of Acts. When we look at how the early church walked out their faith, we see them doing three important things: gathering consistently, growing spiritually, and going intentionally.

Who We Are

Our Team & Leadership

Together we are a group of brothers and sisters in faith using our talents in service to our Lord and Savior. We want to welcome you to Bear Cove Baptist Church! We hope that you will find a place to draw nearer to the Lord and be perfected for His Kingdom as you learn, grow, and go with us.

Our Pastor: Riv Temple

Our Pastor: Riv Temple

Pastor

Pastor “Riv”ington Temple was called into ministry over 15 years ago. He spent the early years of his ministry leading and equipping students, while the last 6 years have been in the role of senior pastor. While a native of South Carolina, Riv was led by the Lord to Bear Cove in 2022. His free time involves Harley Motorcycles, golf, fishing, and hunting.

Joe Chambers

Joe Chambers

Associate Pastor Of Childen & Youth

Joe and His wife Emily Chambers have been serving in Youth ministry for several years. Joe loves to play sports or any game and has a deep passion for relational ministry. He desires to follow God with all his heart and serve in every opportunity presented. Joe is originally from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, then moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communication.

We would love to hear from you! Contact our church office if you have any questions or would like information about joining our church.

Address

Bear Cove Baptist Church
1590 Country Club Rd
Sparta, TN 38583

Phone

931-738-8040

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