Welcome to the E4 Conference Video Library, where you can revisit the powerful messages and impactful sessions from this year’s event. These recordings are provided as a resource for those who participated in the conference, allowing you to continue learning, growing, and applying what you’ve gained. PROJECT NAME Dr. Mark Andrew Croston, D.Min National Director, Black Church Life, Lifeway PROJECT NAME Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart Christ Missionary Baptist Church Memphis, TN PROJECT NAME Pastor Matthew Whatley Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, Calverton, MD PROJECT NAME Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. Vision Church Raleigh, NC PROJECT NAME Pastor Darius McClure Rock City Community Church Birmingham, AL PROJECT NAME Rev. Dr. John Faison, Sr. Watson Grove Baptist Church Nashville, TN PROJECT NAME Pastor James S. Hall, Jr. Triumph Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA PROJECT NAME Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson President and CEO: Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)

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

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.”

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. JANUARY 24 - 26, 2025 FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register for Conference Empowered, Educated, Equipped, and Encouraged Register for Conference Sign Up For Add Ons 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. Dress Code for the conference is Church Casual. Register for Conference Schedule This schedule is subject to change. Friday, January 24 5:00 pm - Women's Empowerment Hour 5:00 pm - Men's Empowerment Hour: Facilitated by Rev. Dr. John R. Faison, Sr. 6:15 pm - Fellowship & Networking 6:45 pm Workshops Breakout - Session 1 : Worship by the Book - In this session worship will be examined from a biblical, theological & liturgical framework with special emphasis on the black church context Lead by Roy and Niya Cotton Plenary Session 1: Big Results Leadership - In this session we will examine leadership traits, God centered leadership, & awakening the leader in all of us Lead by Dr. Mark Croston, National Director, Black Church Life, Lifeway 7:45 pm Worship Worship Leaders: Niya and Roy Cotton Preacher: Dr. Gina Stewart, Senior Pastor, Christ Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis, TN Saturday, January 25 7:00 am - Heavy Continental Breakfast 8:00 am - Prayer & Praise 8:30 am -9:30 am - Plenary 2: Ministry on the Scales - In this session we will develop rhythms and balance in our worshipping, serving, giving, and growing Lead by Pastor Matthew Whatley, Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, Calverton, MD 9:30 am Spotlight 1 Worship Breakout 9:40 am - 11:50 am: Musicians and Vocalist workshop with Roy & Niya Cotton 9:40 am -10:40 am Plenary 3: The Conundrum of Christ & Culture - In this session we will learn how to respond to the issue of faith deconstructing, biblical illiteracy and cultural ideologies in a politically and racially polarized context Lead by Pastor Jerome Gay Jr., Vision Church, Raleigh, NC 10:40 am Spotlight 2 10: 50 am -11:50 am -Plenary 4: Help and Healing where it Hurts - In this session we will learn tools to process our pain, disappointments, frustrations and offenses Lead by Pastor Darius McClure, Rock City Community Church, Birmingham, AL 11:50 am- Spotlight 3 12:00 pm -1:00 pm Closing Worship Roy & Niya Cotton & Word Tabernacle Music Department leading Worship Preacher - Rev. Dr. John Faison, Sr., Watson Grove Baptist Church, Nashville, TN 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Lunch, Networking, Tours Sunday, January 26 8:00 am - Pastor James S. Hall, Jr. 10:00 am - Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson 12:00 pm - Leadership Banquet DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rocky Mount Holiday Inn Rocky Mount Tru by Hilton Rocky Mount Recommended Hotels Register for Conference 2025 E4 Conference Lineup Rev. Matthew Whatley Founder and Senior Pastor of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Calverton, MD. Darius McClure Senior Pastor of Rock City Community Church in Birmingham, AL. Rev. Dr. James S. Hall, Jr. Renowned pastor, civil rights leader, advocate for social justice and founder of Triumph Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Rev. Dr. John R. Faison, Sr. Senior Pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church (The Grove), a thriving, multigenerational, multisite congregation with campuses in Nashville and Franklin, TN. Niya Cotton Gifted worship leader, creative director, artist, educator, and CEO of The Whole Tone LLC. Roy Cotton, II Renowned consultant, record producer, and orchestral arranger with a passion for social impact and innovation. Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart Visionary pastor, preacher, and leader who has served as Senior Pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church (CMBC) in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1995. Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), board chair for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), and vice chair of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE). Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. Serves as the Pastor of Teaching and Vision at Vision Church in Raleigh, NC. Pastor Jerome has a vision to see gospel centered churches and leaders raised up within the urban context and sent out to plant other gospel-centered churches. Dr. Mark Andrew Croston, D.Min National Director of Black Church Ministries at LifeWay Christian Resources, Teaching Pastor at Christ Fellowship Miami, and Executive Pastor at Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Nashville. Our Sponsors

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

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.

First Generation (70+) First Generation Ministry Meeting 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30am - Room 449 This ministry plans and organizes activities and education for senior adults, 70 and older, to promote ministry to one another. Contact firstgen@wordtab.net for more information. Sustainer Widows Ministry This ministry focuses on the spiritual and social support of widows. Contact Stephanie Battle at Stephanie.Battle@Wordtab.net for more information. First Generation & Staff Fellowship 3rd Wednesdays at 1:00pm - Banquet Room All First Generation members are invited to join us after Wednesdays in the Word for a fellowship lunch with the staff of Word Tabernacle Church. For questions contact Minister Deborah Carroll at deborah.carroll@wordtab.net .

Map of The Building Word Tabernacle Church at The Impact Center 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Job Opportunities We are hiring the following positions and we hope you are the perfect fit to join our team! Please explore each position and find the right position for you! General Employment Application Afterschool Counselor Chief of Staff Director, Campus Operations and Venue Management

Kingdom Decisions God’s greatest desire is for us to know Him. To be a Christian is to be in relationship with God. It is the most important commitment you'll ever make and the most important relationship you'll ever have. Whether you are making a decision to get saved, get baptized, or become a member of Word Tabernacle, you are making a great decision that will bring you closer to God. Salvation is a gift from God, through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, which forgives us for our sins and grants us eternal life. Salvation Baptism is an outward confession of your faith, your commitment to God, and obedience to Christ. Click here to get baptized. Baptism Click here if you feel this is where God is leading you as a place to worship Him and serve others to advance His kingdom. Become A Member