Children and Youth Children and Youth Thank you for showing an interest in serving with the Word Tab Children’s Ministry! We’re a fun, energetic ministry that touches the lives of children each week as we help them learn who God is and discover His plan for their life. Anyone interested in volunteering with the children’s ministry, must complete a mandatory background check. Ministry Areas After School Program The after school program is designed for grades K-8, providing van transportation from local schools to the Impact Center where the children are cared for in a fun and safe environment. Contact afterschool@wordtab.net for more information. Children's Church and Bible Study If you are interested in helping love and guide kids during these formative years, we have a place for you. There are teams for childrens check in, teachers, nursery, and special events. Contact children@wordtab.net for more information. Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts teaches life-long skills such as: Goal setting, Decision making, Money management, People skills, and Business ethics. If you would like to be a girl scout leader please contact Cindy Dunn at cindy.dunn@wordtab.net Back To Search

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Baptism What is Baptism? Baptism is an outward confession of your faith, your commitment to God, and obedience to Christ. It does not save us, rather it is a response to salvation. Baptism is symbolic of the of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ which, by faith and grace, saves us. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3-5, Matthew 3:13-17) When Can I get Baptized? Baptism happens every first and third Sunday during service. Everyone who is baptized first has to complete the Salvation and Baptism session. This ensures each person fully understands salvation, baptism, and the covenant commitment to relationship with Christ and a life of discipleship. You can complete the "Kingdom Decision" form and our team will connect with you! Click here to complete the kingdom decision form. How do I get Baptized? You can complete the "Kingdom Decision" form and our team will connect with you! We will guide you through the "Salvation and Baptism" session which is a part of our New Members Classes. It can also be done separately if you would like to be baptized but not become a member of Word Tabernacle Church. Anyone who is baptized but not joining Word Tabernacle will have help connecting to a discipleship community in a church that fits their needs before baptism occurs. (Acts 8:36-38) Click here to complete the kingdom decision form. Information for parents of children getting baptized Is your child ready for life with Christ? Everyone in the next generation completes a class about salvation and baptism during our new member process. Children do this during Children's church on Sunday mornings. Preteens and youth (4th Grade- 13th Grade) do this on third Saturdays. Jesus said to let the children come to Him and we are obedient to His instruction! Our goal is to ensure each child and student understand their decisions. You will get support to guide your family through the process after we get your information through the "Kingdom Decisions" form. (Matthew 19:14) Click here to complete the kingdom decision form.

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. 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. 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.

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

Schedule & Events Friday, September 20 7:00pm Worship Service Word Tabernacle Center for Performing Arts & Worship Worship Service Featuring: Special Guests: Martin Luther King III & Arndrea King Guest Speaker: Dr. Frederick Haynes, III Musical Guest: Smokie Norful Musical Guest: Minister Wanda Barnes Saturday, September 21 Breakfast & Ballots 9:00am - 11:00am Word Tabernacle Church Banquet Room Hear from your Local Candidates during this Non-partisan Event. With Special Guests, Martin Luther King III & Arndrea King Saturday, September 21 College Fair 9:00am - 12:00pm Word Tabernacle Church College Prep Workshops Session 1 9am-9:40am Session 2 10:00am-10:40am Session 3 11:00am-11:40am 1. Financial Guidance: Knowledge and Wisdom about FAFSA, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loans 2. Complete Your FAFSA Today! - A Computer Lab and instructors to walk families through the process 3. Determining your future: Seeking the right program, asking the right questions, getting the right school. 4. Get College Ready: Career assessment, how to prepare middle and high school students for the collegiate world with best coursework, extracurricular, pathways, and school offerings 5. College Review: Hear about the college experience and various campuses from current HBCU students! 6. College Athletics: preparing to get into the game. 7. HBCU Fair in The Grand Lobby: Applications, information, Onsite admissions, school representatives, Divine 9 info tables, Alumni Connection Tables. Sunday, September 22 Word Tabernacle Church 8:00am Worship Service 10:00am Worship Service: Show You Spirit: Rep Our Church, your HBCU, D9, or Vote Gear 12:00 - 4:00pm F.A.C.E. Time Festival & Candidates Forum (F.A.C.E. = Faith And Civic Engagement -Hear from State Candidates during this Non Partisan Festival -Food, Music and Voter Education September 20-22, 2024

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

Thrive Communities Thrive communities are the church where you are. The church exists in multiple contexts. We gather together in a centralized place to worship, to serve one another and to fellowship, but, the church is not confined to the walls of that location. The church is where ever believers are and the church goes wherever the community needs us to go. Thrive communities are places where we are able to support the community's efforts to thrive through ministry, service, and holistic investment. Our current Thrive Communities are in Tarboro, Enfield and Wilson. Our goal is to support community members as they discover solutions to needs and empower them to implement plans of action.

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.

Summer Camp JR Counselor The Counselor plans, leads, and implements camp programs for campers. They are responsible for developing recreational activities and enrichment opportunities for camp participants. They supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being of 3 separate age groups that will understand based on their individual age groups. Duties and responsibilities Camp Counselors supervise children. Plan and organize activities and enrichment outside of the Master Classes and Specials time frames. Offer emotional support, greet new campers, and implement camp rules. Develop long-term relationships among the Campers and Staff to help the growth of the program. Manage all aspects of the camper’s daily activities. Develop a strong rapport with Lead Counselor/Specials INstructors by responding to requests in a timely manner Communicate effectively with Staff and parents' families in order to promote understanding and support of the program. Qualifications Must be 16 years old. Must have experience in volunteering or working in a child care setting. Must have Certified CPR and First Aid training or be willing to attend training. Pass background screening provided by the local police department or State of North Carolina Child Development Possess a strong work ethic Be punctual and have minimum absences Be available for the functioning hours of the program Have dependable transportation Physical requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files, paper, school supplies, books, etc. Will be required to engage in physical activity with the children, set up and break down rooms being used for preschool purposes. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70 pounds. Compensation $300.00/month and pay date is the 15th of every month. Note: if the 15th is on a Sunday, the pay will be available on the next Monday. If the 15th falls on a Saturday, the payment will be on that Friday before. Contact Information Name: Ayona Cooper Phone: (252) 212-8141 Email: ayona.cooper@wordtab.net Apply