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 .

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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

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

MLK Oratorical Competition Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM Students in grades 6-12 who live in the city limits of Rocky Mount or attend Nash County Public Schools can participate in the MLK Oratorical Competition during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in January. Imperial Centre 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount NC, 27804. Click Here for 2025 MLK Oratorical Competition Information & Application **The City of Rocky Mount hosts this competition. This website is specifically for the WTC youth ministry. The general information is applicable to any student who is eligible to participate in the competition. Some information has been added and adjusted specifically for our ministry programming to partner with the city. Support and workshops are offered once we know someone is taking part in the oratorical competition. Applications are due December 29th but it is recommended to let the next generation ministry know you are participating before then in order to obtain a coach and other support. PURPOSE: The purpose of the contest is to allow students the opportunity to express themselves verbally using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy. THEME: Grades 6-8 – “We Are Stronger Together” Grades 9-12 – “Does One’s Silence Create Change?” ELIGIBILITY: Students must attend a Nash County school or live in the city limits of Rocky Mount and/or attend a school in the city of Rocky Mount. DATES TO REMEMBER: Deadline for Entry Forms: Turned in to The Youth ministry leadership by December 29, 2024 Workshops are offered based on who we know is participating. Waiting until the deadline to turn in your application will limit your ability to get support in writing and developing your speech. You can submit them electronically. Email them to kyle.johnson@wordtab.net Bring them to the church Rehearsal/Orientation: The Wednesday before the competition – 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall in the Council Chamber Oratorical Competition – Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Imperial Centre – 270 Gay Street – Downtown Rocky Mount RULES AND GUIDELINES: The speech should clearly reflect the theme’s message The speech should have an introduction, body, and conclusion Be very familiar with speech; do not totally rely on notes It must be typed on (8 ½ x 11) white paper Contestants’ names should appear on the cover sheet, along with the theme’s title All contestants should be present for rehearsal/orientation in order to participate in the competition The maximum time for the presentation is three (3) minutes. Turn applications in to youth ministry leadership Email: tristan.hunter@wordtab.net In person Placed in Pastor Kyle’s mailbox in the WTC administrative offices Click Here for 2025 MLK Oratorical Competition Information & Application For additional information, please contact Tristan Hunter at tristan.hunter@wordtab.net Kyle Johnson at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net or 252-316-8312

In Word Tabernacle Church Business Meetings we report on our structures and systems, financial statements and give a comprehenvive state of the church report. WTC Family Meeting The Word Tabernacle Church Family Meeting is held to give members insight into the workings of the church. In our family meeting we report on our structures and systems, financial statements, and give a comprehensive state of the church report. Click below to view the Family Meeting Documents. Family Meeting Powerpoint State of the Church Report Yearly Church Audits 2018 Audit 2019 Audit 2020 Audit 2021 Audit 2022 Audit

LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 1st Sundays: One Worship Service at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays: Two Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sunday: One Worship Service at 9:00am Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube, Facebook and Wordtab.net 1st Sundays: One Worship Service at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays: Two Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sunday: One Worship Service at 9:00am Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm