David Allen, Jr.

Pastor David Allen graduated from M.B. Smiley High School in 1977. David went to work in the engineering field as a civil/structural computer aide designer (CAD). His 27-year career afforded him the opportunity to serve in lead roles as a senior designer and CAD coordinator on major projects both domestically and abroad in Caracas, Venezuela. 

To help people achieve the dream of home ownership and to broaden his career, he became a licensed real estate agent in 1994. He is a co-owner of Allen & Allen Group, a Houston-based real estate construction company. 

David Allen, Jr. was commissioned by Bishop David Allen, Sr. to lead Christ Temple Apostolic Church (CTAC) on February 20, 2010. Prior to assuming the pastorate mantle from his father, David served full-time as Church Administrator.  

In this role, he guided CTAC through the challenges of serving a membership living and working in the nation’s fourth largest city and its surrounding areas. When CTAC was buffeted by Hurricane Ike in 2008, Pastor Allen was a capable leader, helping the congregation recover from the physical damage to its building. When the economy turned downward in early 2009, Pastor Allen’s commitment to convey a message of hope has remained unfaltering.  

Pastor Allen is guiding CTAC’s further progress through his strong teaching gift. Convinced that teaching is the mandate and assignment of the ministry moving forward, he established Wordfest. This annual bible conference is taught by Apostolic Fathers, who are capable, dynamic teachers, within their own right. 

David Allen Jr. and his wife, Regina, have been married since April 10, 1982. The couple has been blessed with three children, David III, Jonathan, and Meagan who all love the Lord and are active in the ministry.