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No matter where we are, God has called us to “go out” as salt and light into neighborhoods, workplaces, parks, schools, and communities with intentional love, service, and the message of the Gospel. How Can I Serve? NC Area Events A time we are gathering together so we can scatter into our communities with the love of Christ. Through worship, work, and witness, we are taking church beyond the walls and bringing hope, prayer, encouragement, and the Gospel to friends, family, neighbors, strangers, and every space we encounter— "From Here to There ". Whether in person or online through E-City, everyone can be part of the movement as we help everyone, everywhere experience the presence of God. Worship Pop-up praise experiences throughout our city that lift Jesus high and unite our community. Schedule Work Hands-on service projects that meet practical needs and demonstrate the love of Christ. Train Witness Prayer, evangelism, conversations, and showing the love of Christ in every interaction. Schedule The Heart of Pastor Gailliard Hear from Pastor James D. Gailliard as he shares the heart behind "From Here To There" and how together, we can take the gospel beyond the walls so everyone can thrive. View Pop-up Schedule There's a place for everyone in this movement. Sign Up To Participate Locally Start by planning to attend Sunday Morning Worship 9am (In-person and Online) Volunteer Volunteer to help prepare Summer Shift outreach materials that will be shared throughout our communities this summer. From organizing invite cards and assembling outreach packets to preparing resources for prayer walks and community events, your support helps us take worship, hope, and the love of Christ from here to there. Pray Join the Summer Shift Prayer Team as we cover community outings, outreach efforts, prayer walks, and Summer Shift events in prayer. Help us pray for protection, open hearts, meaningful connections, and the presence of God to move powerfully in every neighborhood and every life we encounter. Outreach Help support Summer Shift outreach efforts by taking part in the pray walking in the community. By participating we are bringing hope and the love of Christ to those in our communities. Spread The Word Help spread the word about Summer Shift by inviting others to community outings, worship gatherings, and outreach events. Share invite cards, social media posts, and personal invitations as we take hope and the love of Christ from here to there. online, but never on the sidelines E-City members are joining the movement by inviting, serving, blessing, encouraging, visiting and praying. Need ideas? Click out a summer shift area you can get involved in. INVITE Request invite cards to share with friends, neighbors & strangers. Request Cards SERVE Volunteer at shelters, support local programs & make a difference. BLESS Purchase groceries for a family or help meet a need. ENCOURAGE Support youth games, mentorship & activities in our community. VISIT Check on an elderly neighbor & bring encouragement. PRAY Cover our city, our streets, and our communities. Sign Up To Participate Locally Mark your calendars and plan to attend Review training videos for evangelism summer shift tips. Defining and Engaging in Evangelism Practical Evangelism in Everyday Life Understanding Canvassing I Shifted! Tell us about your summer shift as often as you like. Now we want to hear from you! What did you do this summer? Where did you serve? Did you encourage a neighbor, volunteer in the community, share your faith, help someone in need, or simply show the love of Jesus in a practical way? Your story matters. When we share what God has done through us, we inspire others to step out in faith, celebrate the impact being made in our communities, and remind one another that every act of kindness can point someone to Christ. Tell us about your Summer Shift. Share your experience and help us celebrate how God moved us From Here to There. Matthew 28:19-20

Book Store WordAlive Shoppe & Cafe´ The Word Alive Bookstore provides easy access to relevant books, study materials, gifts and apparel. We welcome you to come in and check out our product of the month which can be found in the Intersections Newsletter. Address: 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Contact Us: Email: Wordalivebookstore@Wordtab.net Hours: Sunday: 9:30AM - 10AM 11:30AM - 12PM 1st & 5th Sundays: 8:30AM - 9AM 10:30AM - 11AM Tuesday: 11:30AM - 12PM 12:45PM - 1:30PM

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Elders & Ministers Max Avent Max.Avent@Wordtab.net John Mitchell John.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Eddie Mckoy III Eddie.Mckoy@Wordtab.net Anthony Mitchell Anthony.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Albert Rodgers Albert.Rodgers@Wordtab.net Elders Andrew Lee Andrew.Lee@Wordtab.net Barbara Feaster Barbara.Feaster@Wordtab.net Beatrice Battle Beatrice.Battle@Wordtab.net Bertha Smith Bertha.Smith@Wordtab.net Betty Daniel Betty.Daniel@Wordtab.net Cynthia Howard Cynthia.Howard@Wordtab.net Deborah Carroll Deborah.Carroll@Wordtab.net Dianne McNeil Dianne.Mcneil@Wordtab.net Dorea Nunery Dorea.Nunery@Wordtab.net Glenn Mitchell Prayerworks15@yahoo.com Joann Thomas Joann.Thomas@Wordtab.net Joseph Beach Joseph.Beach@Wordtab.net Kenneth Lynch Kenneth.Lynch@Wordtab.net Kesha Warren Kesha.Warren@Wordtab.net Marilyn Mitchell Marilyn.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Mary Edge Mary.Edge@Wordtab.net Nedra Maryland Nedra.Maryland@Wordtab.net Rashonda Turnage Rashonda.Turnage@Wordtab.net Robert Farmer Robert.Farmer@Wordtab.net Tameka Joyner Tameka.Joyner@Wordtab.net Terry M. Williams Terry.Williams@Wordtab.net Tonya L. Parker Tonya.Parker@Wordtab.net Ministers

Our Story Word Tabernacle Church began in 2005 with 14 constituting members who met in a classroom in our 1st church building at 820 Nashville Road. Today, located in a renovated, 125,000 square foot former Home Depot building the church consistently serves its members and its community holistically through our mission of “people empowering people and communities in all areas of life to the Glory of God.” The Beginning Senior Pastor, James Gailliard arrived in Rocky Mount, NC from Philadelphia on a cold December night in 2004. With his belongings in trash bags, he spent his first night in Rocky Mount in the church parsonage with no heat, in a sleeping bag on the floor. His determination to start this church was unwavering even after rolling over and breaking his glasses during the night and having a can of paint burst all over him. He pushed forward and began holding preview services and 3 months later Word Tabernacle was constituted with 14 members on March 12, 2005. By the following year, the church had grown so significantly that we had to add a second service because the 450 person sanctuary was filled to capacity. In 2008 we added a third service, and by 2010 our church had 4 Sunday services and every one of them was full. Along with the growth of the church, Word Tabernacle has averaged 150 baptisms a year since the church was started and over half of our membership received Christ and began their walk here at WTC. The Growth But growth brought its own set of challenges. As the church’s membership continued to grow, we began looking for a new property to to serve our 2000+ member population. In 2011 we purchased a 66 acre property envisioning a new church building, but God had other plans. In 2013, a study was released naming Word Tabernacle Church, one of the 100 fastest growing churches in America. When Pastor Gailliard first came to Rocky Mount to start WTC, Forbes magazine had just listed Rocky Mount as one of the ten most impoverished communities in America. So we know God was moving in order for a church in one of the most impoverished communities in America, eight years later to become one of the fastest growing churches in the entire country. The Transition Due to our rapid growth, Word Tabernacle transitioned from a community church to a regional church. Members were attending from 10 NC counties and driving up to 60 miles for Sunday services. Since we were now a regional church, God was pushing us to have a regional location. In 2014, we purchased a 125,000 square foot former Home Depot building to be our future location and Pastor Gailliard named it the Impact Center. We sold our former building to Greater Joy Church, another local church in Rocky Mount, and they needed to occupy the building before the former home depot was ready for us. During this transitional time, we held Sunday services in the Rocky Mount High School gym for 9 weeks. Despite the temporary inconvenience of setting up and breaking down chairs, screens, audio equipment and even a nursery every weekend, the congregation remained steadfast, embracing the transition as a testament to their faith and resilience. Once the first phase of our sanctuary in the former home depot was complete, we moved in and the church continued to grow at an astounding pace. We rapidly had to increase to 3 Sunday services. The Building In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic struck, but we remained steadfast in our mission. God instructed us to forge ahead with the building construction. We were obedient and faithful and in Dec 2021 God blessed us to be able to complete the 2000 seat Center for Performing Arts and Worship (CPAW). In addition to the CPAW, the final construction also included The Center for Media and Broadcast, a banquet facility, a grand lobby with a baptism pool and fountain, a bookstore, welcome center and many more usable spaces for the church and community. The Future What was intended to be a small community church has become a congregation of well over 3,000 members spanning 19 years within a city of 60,000 people. It was the beginning of a journey of heartaches, celebrations, setbacks, and advancements, all evolving into an institution impacting the local church, the region, the state, and the country with gospel-dependent holistic human development. Active members help manage over 80 ministries focused on spiritual and human development. Word Tabernacle Church now has active membership in over 12 NorthCarolina counties, more than six Virginia counties, and several states. We also have a growing global viewership and membership due to our online campus, E-City, which was created in response to the 2020 Global Pandemic. The church has a mantra that everyone in the community doesn’t belong to the church, but the church belongs to everyone in the community. This means both the church building and the people who make up the Church are to be active in and a service to the community. Word Tabernacle Church is more than a building consisting of four walls. It is a spiritual vehicle for socio-economic, system-level change committed to the Vision of “Everyone Thriving” through its Mission of “people empowering people and communities in all areas of life to the Glory of God.”

Word Tabernacle is a Bible Driven and Relevant Church in Rocky Mount, NC. We have an inclusive environment and diverse offerings that equip 5 generations of membership to thrive. Plan Your Visit Visitantes en Español 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 Empowered, Educated, Equipped, and Encouraged Register for Conference Get More Information The E4 Church Conference, scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, at Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, NC, is a premier event dedicated to church development for individuals at all levels—from members to ministers. Guided by the principles of Ephesians 4:11-16, the conference emphasizes that every person has a unique gift and calling to serve God through the Church. CURRENT SERMON SERIES A GOD OF GREAT REVERSALS: SERMONS FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE More Sermons THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 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 Sunday Worship Service: 9am Bible Study Service Tuesdays at 12pm E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube , Facebook and Wordtab.net Sunday Worship Service: 9am Bible Study 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 9am TUESDAYS AT Noon Watch Online Watch On Youtube Watch On Facebook NEXT GENERATION Children Pre Teen Youth

New Service Times Beginning on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024, Word Tabernacle will begin having 2 Sunday services. Our new service times will be 8am and 10am. We hope to see you in person at our Rocky Mount Campus and online on our E-City Campus. WTC Announces New Service Times

Students Students Spotlights WTC Preteen and Youth Ministries are where 4th-13th Grade students can grow, worship, fellowship, serve, and discover their identity and purpose in Christ in a fun and safe environment. We break out into small groups and studies, go on retreats, have awesome events, gather during the week, and serve as a team — all to empower people in every area of life to the glory of God. Pre-Teen Bible Study 4th-6th Grade | Tuesdays at 7pm The Preteen Ministry aims to help students and families thrive through preteen journey! Weekly Pre Teen Bible Study is catered to thier age group so they can truly learn how to study the Word of God! Student Section Seating 4th Grade - College Aged | Sundays at 10am Your are welcome to sit with you family during Sunday morning service or you can join us in the student section! We would love for you to introduce yourself and make a new friend to worship God with. The student section is located on the left side of the stage when you enter the Center for Performing Arts (CPAW). Youth Bible Study 7-13th Grade | Tuesdays at 7pm Weekly Youth Bible Study is real, relevant, and responsive! God gave us scripture so that we can know how to be in relationship with Him through salvation and how we should live on Earth through sanctification. "The Way" Classes 4th-13th Grade | 3rd Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm The Way is a monthly opportunity for the student ministry to discuss purpose, design, salvation, sanctification, and connecting to Christ, Church, and the Community! Students in 4th-13th grade are welcome to join on third Saturdays from 8:30am-12:30pm! You don’t have to be a member or WTC to come! Click the link to register your student and let us know they are coming! Click here to register your student and let us know they are coming! Ministries & Programs We have many ministries and programs that your pre-teen or youth student can get involved in. Click below to learn more! Click here to learn about our ministries and programs for students. Become an Investor Serve With Our Youth Ministry Do you want to be a part of our amazing Investor team that is preparing the next generation of the Church! Click the button below to get more information about serving as a Youth Investor. Our Youth Ministry volunteers and staff are screened with background checks and trained for teaching and fun. Become An Investor

Next Generation Children | Birth -3rd Grade Sundays at 10am & Tuesdays at 7pm Our Children’s Ministry at Word Tabernacle Church is led by a team of staff and volunteers whose passion is loving God and children. Learn More Next Generation Ministries & Programs Our Next Generation Ministry has many ministries & programs to serve our Students from 3 years old to 13th grade. Click on a program below to get more information. The Impact Academy Preschool The Impact Academy is Word Tabernacle's Early Childhood Academy serving 3-5 year old children. Visit the website www.theimpactacademywtc.com for more information WTC Scholarship Program You could be the next WTC Scholar! Scholarships are up to $2500 per year which equates to a possible $10,000 Scholarship over four years! The deadline for the WTC Ambassador Scholarship can be found by clicking on the application below. Contact Tristan Hunter at tristan.hunter@wordtab.net or call 252-937-2945 for more information. Click Here To Apply After School Program The Word Tabernacle After School Program picks up students after school in kindergarten-8th grade. Our Program is open until 6:30 daily. Contact afterschool@wordtab.net for more information. Get More Details! Summer Camp Word Tabernacle Church would love to partner with your family to help enrich and develop your child! Summer Camp at Word Tabernacle runs from June through August and is open to Kindergarten through 5th grade (based on grade level completed by the end of May). For more details, contact Ayona Cooper at (252) 212-8141 or email ayona.cooper@wordtab.net . Summer Discovery The Summer Discovery program is a 9-week program that will allow 6th through 13th grade students to spend their summer discovering what “breaks their heart” and design products and plans to begin addressing these issues. Students will also engage in a range of activities that will expose them to community resources, cultural experiences, performing arts, and many other activities. Contact Kyle Johnson at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net for more information Student Leadership Team We are committed to being a leadership development pipeline from 4th grade to beyond college graduation by providing the clear and reachable next step for each participant’s holistic development and faith journey Contact Kyle Johnson at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net for more information Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts of the USA is a youth organization for girls in the US and American girls living abroad. The organization's mission is to build girls who are courageous, confident, and have character. The Girl Scouts also teach life-long skills such as: Goal setting, Decision making, Money management, People skills, and Business ethics. The Girl Scouts also help girls learn about STEM, the outdoors, and entrepreneurship. Contact cindy.dunn@wordtab.net for more information New Spirit Dancers (Grades K-5) This ministry trains children in K-5th grades to use interpretive and creative dance to minister to God's people. This ministry meets Mondays from 6-7:30pm in the CPAW. Contact newspiritdance@wordtab.net for more information. Word Up Dancers (Grades 6-13) This ministry trains youth 6th-12 grades to use interpretive and creative dance to minister to God's people.This ministry meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the gym. Contact dance@wordtab.net for more information. Youth Worship Team The Youth Worship Team is open to ages 11-21. This ministry educates its members about musical genres; choral and choir intonation, style and etiquette, group dynamics, and praise & worship. It offers opportunities to minister in song during Sunday celebrations, in the community, and abroad. This ministry meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm in the chapel. Contact musicministry@wordtab.net for more information. Children's Choir The Children’s Choir gives children the opportunity to know that their worship is relevant, exposes them to different genres of worship music, encourages spiritual development, and provides opportunity to share their ideas and thoughts about worshiping God amongst others their age. The Children's choir meets on Wednesdays from 6-7pm in the CPAW. Contact musicministry@wordtab.net for more information. Life Readiness This program helps people discover a plan for what fits their passion, interests, and skills. It offers guidance through college preparation and career engagement. While this program can help anyone from every population, it is geared toward youth and young adults. Contact Kandyss Thomas at kandyss.thomas@gmail.com for more information Academic Support This program helps students and families navigate the academic world while offering support and tools for success. Offerings include tutoring, academic guidance, seminars, and personal preparation for students’ next steps. Contact wordtabtutoring@gmail.com for more information. Back To Home Pre-Teen | 4th -6th Grade Tuesdays at 7pm The preteen years are an interesting time in which students often find themselves disconnecting from their younger interests but they haven't fully transitioned into teen adolescence. It is also a unique developmental stage for students at home, school, with friends, and at church. The Preteen Ministry aims to help students and families thrive through preteen journey! Learn More Youth | 7th -13th Grade Tuesdays at 7pm In the Word tab Youth Ministry, 7th-13th Grade students can grow, worship, fellowship, serve, and discover their identity and purpose in Christ in a fun and safe environment. Learn More WTC Next Generation Ministries are committed to holistic ministry through spiritual discipleship and social development. We believe in investing in the next generation so that they are empowered to sustain their personal relationship with Christ while THRIVING in life! Children Students College Young Adults Ministries & Programs College Ministry | 18-21 Years Old We also stay connected to all of our Word Tab members who are enrolled in college! You may be at a college campus out of town or one of the three colleges in the Rocky Mount area! Regardless of your location, we are her with you and for you! Learn More Young Adults | 18-29 Years Old You don't have to be a WTC member to join the Young Adult Ministry! Joining will allow you to find like-minded people, develop as an individual, grow spiritually, serve the Church and community, and so much more! Learn More Ministries & Programs

Transportation Do you need a ride to church? Word Tabernacle offers van transportation for anyone in Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties. This service is available for our Sunday 8:00AM and 10:00AM services. To schedule your pick-up, please call 252-446-2158 no later than 5:00PM the Thursday prior to the Worship Service you'll attend and leave a callback number. You will receive a confirmation call by Friday evening. Contact Jeremy Hall for more information at Transportation@Wordtab.net