Counseling What is Christian Counseling? Christian counseling uses the Bible to address the issues in lives of individuals, youth, couples, and families. Biblical counseling is both practical and effective. Unlike other types of counseling, it focuses on the entire person which includes the spiritual, physical, emotional, and the social being of individuals. A core principle of Christian counseling is helping individuals align their thinking to that of the will of God and to recognize and remove the tactics being used against them. Our team has certified counselors with degrees in many counseling areas who have combined that knowledge with Biblical principles to meet the needs of our community. We also have Mental Health Coaches who have gone through extensive training. Who Are The Counselors? If you are interested in services, please email us at Counseling@wordtab.net or call 252-210-3434. After contact has been made, we will arrange a time to meet and develop a plan to accommodate your needs. How Do I Access Services? The counseling services at WTC are free to members and non-members. What Is The Cost? All information is kept private and confidential unless there is potential harm to self or others. All state laws are observed when reporting abuse and/or neglect of the disabled, children, and elderly. Is There Confidentiality? Your Counseling Questions Answered Do You Need Counseling? If you are interested in services, please email us at Counseling@wordtab.net or call 252-210-3434.

Member Care The District Care Ministry at Word Tabernacle Church seeks to provide relevant care to the members by CONNECTING members to the Church, CARING for members as the Church, and COMMUNICATING to members about the Church. WTC is committed to a Standard of Care for our members. Click here to report a Care , so your Care Leader can respond accordingly. Examples of Care may include, but are not limited to: Hospitalization Death Delivery of Communion Personal Sickness Family Sickness Report A Care Look Below to find your District Care Leader District 1 Care Leaders Mary Henderson Darlene Horne Latoya Greene District 2 Care Leaders Steve & Dianne Heath Linda Barnes Cynthia Bynum-Willet District 3 Care Leaders Fran Silver Petrina Page Alfred & Earline Epps District 4 Care Leaders Faye McWilliams Angela Hardy-Holder District 5 Care Leaders Larry & Vicki Alston Felisha Whitaker Michandy Lee Christina & Milton Debrew District 6 Care Leaders George & Gloria Holt Darius & Leslie Hudgins Willet Kearney District 7 Care Leaders Lawrence & Edna Ruffin Robin Battle Glenn & Marilyn Mitchell District 8 Care Leaders Johnny & Marguerite Phillips Darlene Williams Phillip & Felisa Bullock Joann Thomas Edna Williams Brittany Cyrus District 9 Care Leaders Karen Sherrod Milton & Woodra Harrell Janelle Johnson Terry Williams District 10 Care Leaders Anissa Dickens James & Lisa Kirby Bernice & Tryone Bullock Lillian Brown District 11 Care Leaders Sita Redding District 12 Care Leaders Deloise Oneal Vanessa Ward District 13 Care Leaders Tinger Purvis District 14 Care Leaders Torry Thorne

The Impact Internship Program is an opportunity for the next generation to gain hands-on experience in a fun, people-engaged, and leadership-focused environment. Internship Program The Center for Childhood, College, and Career Success at Word Tabernacle Church presents The Impact Internship Program. This is an opportunity for the next generation to gain hands-on experience in a fun, people-engaged, and leadership-focused environment. The internship takes place June 10, 2024 - August 1, 2024. Click Here To Apply This 7-week paid program is designed for college students who are committed to serve, have a desire to be developed, are interested in the offered areas of internship, and are inquisitive about how and why the Church is connected to community. Details The Experience Hands-on Experience: Interns get the opportunity to work in a real-world environment related to their field of study or interest, gaining practical skills and knowledge. Networking: Interns will have access to professionals in the industry, allowing interns to build valuable connections and expand their professional network. Learning Opportunities: Interns will learn from experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and attend training sessions or workshops to enhance their skills. Resume Building: Internships add relevant experience to a resume, making candidates more competitive in the job market and demonstrating their commitment to their chosen field. Exploration: interns will explore different career paths within their field/area of interest, helping them make informed decisions about their future careers. References and Recommendations: A successful internship can lead to strong recommendations and references from supervisors or mentors, which can be beneficial when applying for future opportunities. Exposure to Company Culture: Interns get a firsthand look at Word Tabernacle and The Impact Center's culture, values, and work environment, helping them assess whether it aligns with their own goals and preferences and to see how their filed of study/area of interest connects to various industries. Summer Impact Project Interns will develop a summer impact project which is an initiative or program aimed at creating a positive and meaningful impact for the organization, community, or center in which the intern works. The project will be something the organization can utilize or benefit from when the internship is completed. Interns will collaborate with their center directors to identify the project. Click Here To Apply Eligibility Rising college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible 4-6 internships available 18 and older must complete a background check if they are interning in areas with minors or sensitive populations Compensation $20 an hour When June 10, 2023-August 1, 2023 Interns will NOT report to work on Fridays or The entire week of July 4th (1st-5th) Time Commitment June and July Monday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm with one hour used for unpaid lunch. 7 weeks 20 weekly hours 140 hours total Collective Development Leadership Development Skills Training Theology, Doctrinal, and Cultural Studies Work Expectations Complete assignments given by the center director Engage in Self-guided work Summer Impact Project (SIP) Interns will have required reading Community Service work and projects Click Here To Apply Testimonials From Former Interns Janiyah Matthews | Winston-Salem State University I worked with the Center for Childhood, College, & Career Success. One thing that I wasn't expecting this summer, but really enjoyed was working with the range of students (Preschool age through seniors in high school)! I learned a lot of leadership skills from all of the leaders and will be sure to take these back with me to Winston! Quante Downey | Barton College I worked with the Center for Campus & Adminstrative Services. As a business management major, the work that we did with the director (Albert) allowed me to learn more about business operations and how to manage a team of people. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and getting to know the WTC Staff. Jada Gailliard | UNC-Chapel Hill I worked with the Center of Health and Wellness which partnered WTC staff and researchers at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to begin understanding how congregants at WTC effectively communicate during a public health emergency. The purpose of this project is to develop risk communication strategies for COVID-19 (and future public health emergencies), by understanding the power of social connections within rural, Black, faith communities. Currently: Healthcare Analyst at Huron Click Here To Apply Destini Morton | North Carolina State University I worked with C3 next generation ministry’s programming that helps disengaged youth find their passions through their personal and professional development. I created the “Rise and Thrive” aspect of the ENGAGE program, a hands-on opportunity for students and young adults to engage with jobs they are interested in as well as obtain a mentor to guide them along their career journey. Currently: Stock Manager at Kleinfeld Bridal

Our Impact COMMUNITY Anchor asset to the community We know everyone in the community does not belong to the church, but we believe the church belongs to everyone in the community. As an anchor asset we use and leverage our facilities and resources to empower and support the entire region. people at an outside event CHURCH A Bible driven and relevant church We are a church family with a holistic approach to spiritual discipleship and social development. We have an inclusive environment and diverse offerings that equip 5 generations of membership to thrive in their faith, family, fitness, and finances. classroom, or people at a program CHRIST We are Christ Centered and Christ focused Everything we do is in obedience to Christ, to glorify Christ and to draw people to Christ. We make efforts to be the hands and feet of Jesus so people can know Jesus for themselves and thrive in every area of life. praying and conseling photos

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 Alciner Jones Alciner.Jones@Wordtab.net 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 Jacqueline Jenkins Jacqueline.Jenkins@Wordtab.net 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 Rhonda Washington Rhonda.Washington@Wordtab.net Robert Farmer Robert.Farmer@Wordtab.net Stanley Purvis Stanley.Purvis@Wordtab.net Tameka Joyner Tameka.Joyner@Wordtab.net Terry M. Williams Terry.Williams@Wordtab.net Tonya L. Parker Tonya.Parker@Wordtab.net Ministers

April is Second Chance Month. We will be hosting a Special Edition Men’s Roundtable: Second Chance Weekend. Saturday, April 6th, there will be a Re-entry Simulation during which up to 100 adults, both men and women, will have the opportunity to participate; and Sunday, April 7th, we will have Second Chance Sunday. Second Chance Weekend Second Chance Weekend Re-Entry Simulation Saturday, April 6 8:00am-12:00pm Word Tabernacle Banquet Room Women Are Invited April is Second Chance Month. We will be hosting a Special Edition Men’s Roundtable: Second Chance Weekend. Saturday, April 6th, there will be a Re-entry Simulation during which up to 100 adults, both men and women, will have the opportunity to participate; and Sunday, April 7th, we will have Second Chance Sunday. We are encouraging you to participate in this eye-opening process, and we are inviting you to participate in our Second Chance Sunday Worship experience. We embody our Core Values, and we are committed to our Areas of Engagement. Investing in those currently incarcerated and those re-entering the community calls for us to activate them both. In Jesus, there is Justice. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me…to proclaim liberty to the captives.” Luke 4:18 (NKJV)

Children's Ministry Children's Ministry Spotlights 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! First Time Guests The Next Generation is the future of our church, so we make sure they are fully engaged in fun, age-appropriate Bible experiences during Children's Church. Children's Church is open every Sunday for ages 6 weeks to 3rd grade. Children's Check-in opens each Sunday at 9:30am. If there are any food allergies or special instructions, please let the check-in volunteers know so the information can be added for your child’s safety. Safety We use check-in / check-out system to ensure your child is secure. You will receive a tag when you drop off your child. Please remember to hold onto your check-in tag. When you return to pick up your child only 1 adult with the check in tag will be allowed in the Children's hall to retrieve your child. Preschool Children's Church is an exciting place for your preschooler. They will join in worship, learn from our investors, and enjoy fun time in the gym with our Game Master. Babies & Toddlers We provide a clear reusable bag for each child that comes into Children's Church. You can use this bag every Sunday to pack essentials such bottles, pacifiers, diapers, pull-ups, wipes & sippy cups labeled with your child's name. You can expect that your child will be checked and changed periodically and given a snack. During warmer weather, toddlers will be taken outside to our fenced in playground. K-3rd Grade Each week our K-3rd graders participate in worship and learning to help them go deeper in the thier understanding of the Bible. Children participate in age-appropriate lessons that teach biblical truths and establish their spiritual foundation. Ministries & Programs We have many ministries and programs that your child 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 Children's 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 Children's Investor. Our Children's Ministry volunteers and staff are screened with background checks and trained for teaching and fun. Become An Investor

College Ministry The Word Tabernacle College Ministry stays 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! Register For College Ministry Serve With The WTC College Ministry Come be a part of our college ministry leadership team! You might serve by being a surrogate family for college students in your area while they are away from their families. You can also serve by planning events, designing the ministry, I Want To Serve! The Word Tabernacle Church College Ministry is here to help every college student thrive! The College Ministry is active on NC Wesleyan University's campus with a weekly Bible Study.

We want to celebrate graduates during our Graduate Recognition Ceremony. This is for any Word Tabernacle member who completed high school, obtained diplomas, GED, certificates, bachelors, associates, masters, and doctorate degrees. 2024 Graduate Recognition Ceremony Graduates! We want to acknowledge and celebrate you during the Graduate Recognition Ceremony. Sunday, June 2nd at the 2pm Service This is for any Word Tabernacle member who completed high school, obtained diplomas, GED, certificates, bachelors, associates, masters, or doctorate degrees. The recognition will include members who completed any of these things during the summer of 2023, Fall of 2023, and Spring of 2024. You can register through the Ministry One App by going to “News and Events” then clicking on “Graduate Recognition Ceremony” or by clicking the button below. The registration deadline is May 29th. Contact Kyle at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net or Tristan at tristan.hunter@wordtab.net if you have any questions! Click Here To Register Details Day Of Instructions You must be a WTC member to participate Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 29, 2024 You can be recognized even if you cannot attend the service in person This recognition is for all summer of 2023, Fall of 2023, and Spring of 2024 graduates Graduates must register for recognition and submit needed information for the slideshow Please upload a photo of yourself (preferably in your cap and gown) upon registration for the slideshow Click Here To Register Register Please report to Room 448 Room by 1:00 pm. on Recognition Sunday for check-in, "orientation", and information Being on time will allow everyone to get information about how to engage on stage, line up, and prepare to walk in for service. PLEASE BE ON TIME AT 1:00 pm Participants will be sitting in a reserved section during the program. You don't have to worry about saving a seat for yourself. Attire Please do not forget to bring your cap and gown. If you do not have a cap and gown, you can come dressed in formal/professional (suits and dresses) attire (like first and second Sundays). We ask that even if you do have a cap and gown, please wear professional attire, no jeans, flip-flops, or sneakers. If you are not able to attend: You will still be recognized through our slideshow. Your recognition gift will be available for pick up from the church. Contact Kyle or Tristan to coordinate pick up. Please complete the form at the link below to be recognized as a graduate. This will include you in the slideshow, vocal recognition, and graduate gift. This recognition will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Please complete and submit this form no later than Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to ensure you will be recognized during the program.) Click Here To Register

The Impact Center 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.

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.”

EARLY EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a classroom of infant and toddler age children - Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities - Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow - Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in each child - Use effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior - Provide individualized instruction and support to meet the needs of each child - Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment - Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed - Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about their child's development Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred - Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an early childhood education setting - Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices - Strong understanding of behavior management techniques - Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote literacy, math, and physical education - Experience with early intervention strategies for children with special needs is a plus - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Contact: Latoya Greene at Latoya.Greene@wordtab.net to apply