Everyone Thriving People empowering people and communities in all areas of life to the glory of God Plan Your Visit Watch Live SPOTLIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS View More Events A Unique Community of Believers With A Unique Story We are a church, a family, and an authentic community built on the foundation of holistic spiritual and social engagement. We are driven to ensure that everyone is empowered to thrive through relevant ministry, programs, and initiatives. Our Story Our Model NEXT GENERATION Children Pre Teen Youth CURRENT SERMON SERIES LIFE WITHOUT THE BAGGAGE Life is tough on its own merit, but things become even more complicated because we are challenged to do life based upon the baggage that other people impose upon us. Learn how to deal with this baggage as we walk through the book of Galatians. More Sermons CONNECT WITH OTHERS LIKE YOU There are many ways to get plugged in at Word Tabernacle Church. Women Men Seniors Small Groups LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sundays at 8:00am and 10:00am (ASL Interpretation Available at 10:00am Service) Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube , Facebook and Wordtab.net Sundays at 8:00am and 10:00am Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm DECISION We are here to help you through your decIsion to become a Christian, be baptized, or become a partner or member of Word Tabernacle Church. PRAYER REQUEST Our Prayer Team is praying over all the requests we receive. We truly desire to see your faith and relationship grow as you turn to God for all your needs. SERVE Use your unique gifts and talents for the Kingdom to help people and the community Thrive. GIVE Your giving helps us empower people and communities to thrive. Click here to see how you can partner through giving. E-MAGAZINE Check out our Intersections E-Magazine to get information on the exciting things going on in our church and community! DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND STAY CONNECTED GIVE SAFELY AND SECURELY WATCH SERMONS FIND A SMALL GROUP REGISTER FOR EVENTS AND MUCH MORE Watch LIVE though our Website , Youtube , and Facebook Page. To become a part of our E-City Online community click here! SUNDAYS AT 8:00AM and 10:00AM TUESDAYS AT 7PM Watch Online Watch On Youtube Watch On Facebook

In Loving Memory In this time of loss, we pray that you find comfort in God's loving embrace. As you mourn the loss of your loved one, may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds.

Men's Ministry Men's Round Table 1st Saturdays at 8:15am - Banquet Room The WTC Mens Roundtable provides a regional gathering for men who have determined there is no greater goal than to ensure they have become the man God has intended them to be. ​​ Breakfast Served at 8:15am Men's Roundtable starts at 8:45am For more details contact the church administration offices via phone at 252-442-2925 or email at administration@wordtab.net . Mens Health Ministry 1st Saturdays at 12:00pm The WTC Mens Health Ministry encourages men to lead healthier lifestyles by providing relevant information and a safe environment to ask questions and discuss issues surrounding men's health. Contact menshealth@wordtab.net for more information.

Plan Your Visit We are glad you have chosen to find out more about us. Here you will discover a warm group of real people dedicated to following our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us at one of our services. ​ Service Times Sunday In-Person: 8:00AM & 10:00AM (Rocky Mount Campus) Online (E-City Campus) 8:00AM & 10:00AM ​ Mid Week Service: Tuesday 7:00PM (Rocky Mount & E-City Campuses) ​ All services are Eastern Standard Time ​ Rocky Mount Campus located at 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Need directions? Let us help you! Click on the address above for directions. Bring Your Children WTC has a worship service catered just for little ones. Our children's church (birth - 3rd grade) is open during the 10:00AM worship service. 4th grade through highschool students can experience worship with their families or in our designated student section on the front left side of the sanctuary. ​ If you are new to WTC you can Pre-Register your children before you arrive by clicking below. Click here to pre-register your child for Children's Church After Service When service is over, come see us at the Welcome Center. We’d love to welcome you, answer any questions, and give you a gift as a thank-you for coming! What To Expect Feel free to come in the attire that you feel most comfortable worshiping in. As a church, we embrace different types of attire on different Sundays. First S undays - Dressy Black and White Second Sundays - Dressy or "Sunday Best" Third Sundays - Business Casual Fourth & Fifth Sundays - Casual Once you are in the sanctuary, our greeters can help you find a seat. Our services last around 2 hours and include worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. Come and learn what the bible has to say that will enrich our lives. When You Arrive We are so excited about you worshiping with us we have reserved a first time visitor parking space just for you! Just drive towards the main Impact Center doors and parking spaces are located in close proximity. After parking, a WTC greeter is waiting to open the door for you and guide you where you need to go. Turn on your flashers if you would like support from our strong hold keepers when you arrive.

E-City Campus Welcome to Word Tabernacle's E-City Campus! We are so excited that you chose to worship with us. Come and spend some time with us and you will see that our desire is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Thrive in the communities we live and work in. We offer many opportunities to learn and grow via our virtual campus. We are committed to finding fresh new ways to fellowship together while maintaining our current opportunities. We currently offer Sunday Morning service, ASL Sunday Service, mid-week Bible study, Noon Day Worship, Women's Roundtable, and a list of developmental growth classes. We encourage participation by offering ways in which you can serve online. Rhonda Washington E-City Campus Pastor Ecityadministration@Wordtab.net Watch LIVE though our Website, Youtube, and Facebook Page. SUNDAYS AT 8:00AM & 10:00AM and TUESDAYS AT 7:00PM Watch Online Watch On Youtube Watch On Facebook Check Out Our Opportunities To Serve On The E-City Campus. This ministry serves to provide online support to our E-City members. It is our desire to help members navigate around our E-City campus, provide information regarding watch parties, and various community events. Must be a WTC member for 6 months or more. This ministry meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Virtual). Contact ecityadministration@wordtab.net for more information. E-City Welcome Team This ministry serves as online gatekeepers. Moderators ensure members and visitors to our E-City online campus feel welcome and included in services, meetings and events. Moderators encourage positive chat communication via our website and social media platforms. Must be a WTC member for 6 months or more. This ministry meet on 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm (virtual). Contact ecityadministration@wordtab.net for more information. E-City Moderators

E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube, Facebook and Wordtab.net Sundays at 8:00AM & 10:00AM Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sundays at 8:00AM & 10:00AM (ASL Interpretation Available at 10:00AM Service) Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES

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Giving We encourage all of those who are part of our Church family to give—not out of obligation but out of a spirit of worship. Your gifts allow God’s work to be done in our midst, in our community, and in the world around us. Complete the form below to give online. Do you have questions or need assistance? We're here to help! If you have any questions about downloading the MinistryOne App or other giving inquiries, please email us at A dministration@wordtab.net There are multiple ways to give here at Word Tabernacle Church. You can give by clicking here. ONLINE Text WTCGIVE to 252-888-6838. TEXT Give via the CashApp - $wordtab *Be sure to include your member #, name and where you want your funds to go in the "for" box. CASH APP Members can also give on the MinistryOne app. MINISTRY ONE APP Give in Person at our 9am Sunday Service or via drop box located outside the administration office at 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 IN PERSON

Executive Leadership Team James D. Gailliard | Senior Pastor Download Bio Download Press Photos Pastor James David Gailliard is the Organizing and Senior Pastor of Word Tabernacle Church located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. At the intersection of pastoral ministry and public policy he has formed a collaborative model of human, socio-political- economic and community development – another avenue by which he has accomplished this was by serving two consecutive terms in the North Carolina General Assembly, becoming “living history” as the only person of color to be elected to represent House District 25 (Nash-Rocky Mount). As a Commissioner of MyFutureNC, he is one of the architects of the statewide educational attainment goal. Visionary, pioneer, leader, humanitarian, and philanthropist, Pastor Gailliard was named the 2016 Distinguished Citizen by the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce, and most recently recognized for making an impact within his community as the recipient of the 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the Founder-Chairman of The REACH Center, Inc, a member of the Board of Trustees, Elizabeth City State University as well as the Board of Preachers, Morehouse College, his alma mater, and he is the former Chairman of the Board for the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. His academic background is an unusual combination of theology, counseling, and business administration. Pastor Gailliard is a proud husband to Angela, with whom he shares a blended family of seven children and three grandchildren. Affectionately known as Pastor G, he is a spiritual father, son, and brother to many. To unwind, he can be found on his Harley Davidson or shooting a game of pool. Angela Watkins Gailliard Angela Watkins Gailliard is one of the fourteen founding members of Word Tabernacle Church. She joined the staff part-time in 2007 to manage administrative operations, establishing systems and policies. The church was growing so quickly that she became a full-time staff member in 2009. Angela held several growing roles from Finance Director to Chief Operations Officer. She was the Chief Corporate Officer before leaving full-time employment with WTC to join Golden LEAF Foundation as a Director of Programs in 2022. Prior to Word Tabernacle Church, Angela held leadership positions in operations, finance, and engineering at several large corporations including Procter & Gamble and Cummins, Inc. In addition to her many years of corporate work experience, Angela has continually served in her community for over thirty years, holding leadership roles with many notable nonprofit organizations including Edgecombe Community College Foundation, Board Treasurer (Tarboro, NC); Down East Partnership for Children, Board Treasurer (Rocky Mount, NC); and Big Brothers Big Sisters, Board President (Columbus, IN). In 2023, Angela was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve on the Board of Trustees for Nash Community College. She also currently serves as President-elect and VP-Planning Committee for United Way Tar River Region, and Audit Committee Chair for North Carolina Community Foundation. Angela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. She is also a graduate of Leadership North Carolina Class XVI. Angela is known for her passion for numbers, but also for her passion for children. She is married to Pastor James David Gailliard. They have a blended family of seven children and three grandchildren. Kyle Johnson | Next Generation Pastor Kyle has been a part of Word Tabernacle since 2007. He transitioned from being a public-school teacher to being on staff in 2012. He has served in many capacities including deaf and student ministries, Associate Pastor, and Executive Pastor. He is now our Next Generation Pastor and Director of the Thrive Institute. He brings a high level of energy and passion to all he does and just as much commitment to Christ, the church, and the community. He has Bachelor of Science in English Edcuation, his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently studying for his Master of Business Administration from Fayetteville State University. His experience in various fields is well partnered with passion for equipping others to invest in the Next Generation, prepare people to become life-long disciples, and equip individuals through education, training, and empowered relationship. He, his wife Danielle, and their three daughters Kendall, Olivia, and Emery all love being a part of the Word Tabernacle Church family. Lenny Battle | Worship Pastor Lenny serves as our Worship Pastor and hails from Lawton, Oklahoma. He's an author, singer, songwriter, and soldier, blending more than two decades of military and music ministry experience. His musical journey began at age eight in his hometown orchestra, where he played the cello for four years, and later became a self-taught pianist by age twelve. He enlisted in the Army in 2009 and has served in various combat operations around the world, while maintaining his burning passion for the ministry of music in the local church and making disciples of Jesus. He's been married to his wife, Alicia, since 2010 and together they have two beautiful daughters. Trishonda Roberson | Lead Community Pastor Trishonda is the Executive Director for The REACH Center, a nonprofit organization that focuses on homelessness prevention, food insecurity, healthcare, and violence against women. She also serves as the Lead Community Pastor for our Center for Community and Capacity. Trishonda previously worked as a Registered Nurse in the area of mental health and substance abuse for over 15 years. She is a graduate of Fruitland Bible College, receiving a certificate in Christian Ministry and holds certificates in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and the NC Rural Economic Development Institute. She has does extensive work around leadership development in Kenya. Trishonda co-authored the book, “Unmasked and Unashamed: Real Women, Real Stories”, which parallels the stories of nine woman today with women from the Bible. Trishonda’s deepest passion is to assist individuals to move from a place of uncertainty and complacency to a life of self-discovery and maximizing their greatest potential. Rhonda Washington | E-City Campus Pastor Rhonda currently serves as a minister of the online E-City campus. She formerly served as Director of Media and Broadcast for over 15 years. Her heart has always been to take the Gospel beyond the church walls. She believes if you do not know God, you cannot grow in the favor of God. Rhonda is currently married to Clarence since 2008, they have two children and two grandchildren. Rhonda and her husband currently reside in Wilson, NC. Dwight Flowers | Tarboro Community Pastor Dwight is the Community Thrive Pastor for the Tarboro Community and surrounding areas. He also is an Executive Team Member and leads a New Members Teaching Team. Dwight obtained his biblical training from Fruitland Bible College where he received a Certificate in Christian Leadership. He is passionate about God, His Word and His People, which leads him to share Christ every opportunity that he gets. Dwight has been married to his wife, Tameika since 2008 and they share one son, Aaron. He is a devoted Man of God, husband and father. Lorenza Johnson | Minister Lorenza Johnson joined Word Tabernacle Church 2011. He enrolled into Fruitland Bible College to gain a greater understanding of the word of God. He was employed with Word Tabernacle working in the Campus and Facilities Department while enrolled in school. It was here where he completed and graduated with his certification in Biblical Counseling in 2017 and Christian Leadership in 2018. This is where he was able to use the gifts and educational training to really fulfill the plans God has for the people of God. He serves as an Altar Counselor and is a part of the Executive Team. Albert McWilliams | Director of Campus Operations Albert McWilliams is the Facilities Director at Word Tabernacle Church. He supports the organization by overseeing the maintenance of The Impact Center and auxiliary sites. Albert graduated from Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Albert brings over 20 years of management and leadership experience to Word Tabernacle Church. Albert is the husband to Jamika and the father of 4; Kada, Sonye’, Alysha and Albert III (Tre’). Albert has been a member of Word Tabernacle Church since 2006. Malcolm Allen | Venue Management Malcolm Allen serves as Venue Manager for The Impact Center. This role currently oversees all production elements for Word Tabernacle church as well as the strategic development for the Impact Center. He has 30+ years of venue operations, production design and execution. Malcolm has provided media consultation, audio engineering and production management services to many of the world’s most notable clientele. It is his ultimate mission in ministry to grow media teams and educate them on production efficiencies so that the gospel can be spread to the world through media as the vessel. Latoya Greene | TIA Director Latoya Greene is the Director of Operations for the Impact Academy-Preschool. She is graduate of Wilson Community College with an AAS in Early Childhood Education with a certification in Administration. She received her undergrad degree from the illustrious North Carolina Central University. She majored in Family and Consumer science with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations. She has worked in the field of education for the last 9 years in various capacities. She has 3 beautiful daughters, Makayla, Kyla and Xada. She is committed to the implementation of early education and developing children holistically within the community. Stephanie Battle | Associate Pastor After a 15-year career in Higher Education, Stephanie transitioned to Word Tabernacle Church to serve as the Associate Pastor, overseeing the Centers of Faith and Family and Health and Wellness. Her passion for education and educating others, exudes in all that she does, as she strives to walk out her life and ministry mission utilizing the skills and spiritual gifts that God has given her, to support people in maximizing their spiritual gifts to the glory of God. Stephanie is currently pursuing a Masters of Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Ministry from Carolina University. She has Master of Education from North Carolina A&T State University, along with a Biblical Counseling Certificate from Fruitland Bible College. Stephanie is married to Jason Battle, and they have three children - McKinley, Jason, Jr., and Mayah, who all enjoy learning and growing at Word Tabernacle Church.

Health & Wellness The Center for Health and Wellness of Word Tabernacle Church works to promote an awareness and education about physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, following the examples of Christ and guided by the Holy Scriptures. We support total wellness by integrating “faith and health” of the body, mind, and spirit that will lead to wholeness. SOAR Ministry This ministry develops and implements regular programs to help meet physical needs and promote healthy living. Contact Denise wellness@wordtab.net for more information Sports & Recreation 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 3:00 pm in The Impact Center gym This ministry organizes and implements sports and recreational activities for Word Tabernacle Church youth and adults, to develop opportunities for fellowship, exercise, spiritual development, character-building, and outreach. Contact recreation@wordtab.net for more information. Fitness Center WTC houses a fitness center that can be used by members for a small fee. Complete this form to register for the fitness center. Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) This team responds immediately to care for people at WTC experiencing sudden illnesses or injuries. Professional medical experience required. Professional medical experience required. Contact medicalteam@wordtab.net for more information.

The Impact Center Buy Tickets Be A TNT Vendor T. N T. A Night of Worship and Praise with Todd Dulaney and Todd Galberth April 19 at 7:00pm at the Impact Center, Rocky Mount, NC The Impact Center is a venue that serves the community by providing spaces to connect, educate, celebrate, and collaborate. The Impact Center is an ideal place to host major events such as concerts, festivals, and conferences. We have a variety of rentable spaces to accommodate any size event from birthday parties, baby showers, weddings, and family reunions to corporate board meetings, educational conferences, banquets, recitals and more. The Impact Center also houses a fitness center that is available to the public through an affordable monthly membership program. Connecting people in the community and providing spaces for people to thrive and progress are the reasons The Impact Center exists. Office hours: M-Th 9am-5pm Email: venuemanagement@wordtab.net Click here to reserve a space.