About Us
Church History
The Rock Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1865, shortly after emancipation, by the Gamble, Levett, and Turner families. Their descendants continue to worship, fellowship, and play an active role in the present church congregation.
The church began as a brush arbor and stood on rock ground on Milstead Avenue in Conyers, Georgia. Appropriately enough, it was named Rock A.M.E. Church.
After the land on Bryant Street was donated to the congregation by Washington Jones, a wooden structure was built.
In 1937, the word TEMPLE was added to the church’s name by Pastor Reverend Robert H. Alexander.
Rock Temple has proved to be the lengthened shadow of many faithful, consecrated men and women who have loved it, worked for it, and prayed for it throughout the years of its existence.
Pastor’s Bio
Dr. Philip Randolph Chisholm
Dr. Philip Randolph Chisholm is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was assigned to Rock Temple A.M.E. Church by Bishop Reginald T. Jackson on June 5, 2017.
Dr. Chisholm holds a Doctor of Divinity from United Theology Seminary and has various degrees in Education and Leadership.
Pastor Chisholm loves God and loves people. He believes that the pastor and church must work hand in hand to achieve great things for the Lord. He also has a deep passion for preaching and teaching God’s word with simplicity and conviction.
Pastor Chisholm is happily married to Sis. Jennifer Chisholm. They have three adult daughters: Twyla Moore (Shaun), Eliza Chisholm, and Dr. Leah Chisholm-Johnson (Kendale). They are also proud grandparents of Shaun Moore Jr. and Riley Moore.
