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Children's Ministry 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! July & August Open to Birth - to 5year olds (never attended Kindergarten) September Closed September 6, 2026 E-City Online Service Closed September 13, 2026 September 20th Homecoming Sunday Open to Birth - to 5year olds (never attended Kindergarten) Children Church Summer Schedule September 27th NextGen Sunday Welcome Back All Ages 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 birth to 5th grade. Children's Check-in opens each Sunday at 8:30am. 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. 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. 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. 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

SENIOR PASTOR My Heart Is To See Everyone Thriving 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. James D. Gailliard Senior Pastor, Word Tabernacle Church More Information Download Bio FIRST FAMILY Pastor and Mrs. Angela Watkins Gailliard have been happily married since 2020. Together, they share the blessing of a beautiful blended family of six children and three grandchildren. Their daughters are Jasmine, Jada, and Jacey, and their sons are Evan, Austin, and Matthew. They are also proud grandparents to Makayla, Kyla, and Xada. For Pastor and Mrs. Gailliard, family is a treasured part of their journey, and they are grateful for the love, joy, and memories they continue to share together. Kyle Johnson | Director Personal Development & Discipleship 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 Staff Pastor and Director Personal Development & Discipleship. 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 | Director of Community Transformation & Outreach 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 | Digital Discipleship & ECity Rhonda currently serves as the Staff Pastor of the online E-City campus and the Director of Digital Content Creation. 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 | Director Early Education & Formation 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 | Director of Member Care & Wellness After a 15-year career in Higher Education, Stephanie transitioned to Word Tabernacle Church to serve as a Staff 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.

Welcome Home HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE Faith. Family. Fitness. Finance. Field. Future. We exist to empower people and communities to thrive spiritually, personally, and socially. PLAN YOUR VISIT NEED PRAYER? OUR STORY Service Times 1st Sundays: 9:00am 2nd - 4th Sundays: 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sundays: 9:00am Bible Study Service Tuesdays 12pm. (Online only 7pm) Visit Us 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Digital Discipleship E-City Campus Facebook YouTube Website CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP I'm New Learn what to expect, find service times, and plan your visit. Get Started >> Watch Live Join us live or on demand from anywhere in the world. Watch Now >> Get Connected Find a group, serve others, and grow in community. Connect Today >> Need Help? We're here for you. Find prayer, counseling, and care resources. Get Support >> THE WORD REQUIRES A RESPONSE We listen to God's Word, respond in faith, and impact our community, because we want EVERYONE THRIVING. CALLED TO SERVE Explore resources, ministries. and opportunities designed to support community growth and purpose. LEARN MORE 20,000 LBS FOOD & ESSENTIALS 500 FAMILIES SUPPLIED When Heaven Goes Quiet View Additional Messages >> E-CITY

The Word Tabernacle 2024 Women's Conference titled "Deeper" will help you become empowered to THRIVE as the Woman of God you were created to be. Our focus this year is to encourage, empower, and equip the daughters to grow in their worship. 2024 Women's Conference We are excited to announce our 2024 Women's Conference! You don't want to miss this 3 day event of being empowered to THRIVE as the Woman of God you were created to be. Our 2024 Women's Conference is titled "Deeper". It takes place Friday, November 8th - Sunday, November 10th . Our focus this year is to encourage, empower, and equip the daughters to grow in their worship. We are excited to have Elder Stacee Carr with us for our Friday Night Worship service, and Dr. Wanda Parker as our Sunday 10:00 am Worship speaker. Click below to register. Register for Conference Register To Be A Vendor

LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sunday Worship Service: 9 a.m. Bible Study Service Tuesdays at Noon E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube, Facebook and Wordtab.net Sunday Worship Service: 9 a.m. Bible Study Service Tuesdays at noon & 7p.m.

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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

$60 A Week Transportation 3pm - 6:00pm Register About The Afterschool Program $60 per week per student (no sibling discounts available) $25 Registration Fee We only provide transportation services to Nash and Edgecombe County Public Schools however, we do allow drop-in care if families can provide the means to get the student to The Impact Center during the hours of 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. Please complete the registration information below to secure your student's slot for this school year. Your registration fee and first payment will be processed along with your submission of this registration form. You will receive an email with a link to the join or reactivate your Procare account for communication and future payments. Please contact Ayona Cooper at 252-212-8141 or ayona.cooper@wordtab.net for more information. Register Do I have to be a member of Word Tabernacle to participate? No. This service is available to the community. We serve Kindergarten-8th grade students. How do you accept payment? Families can pay through the Procare App or https://schools.procareconnect.com and tuition is due the first Friday of every month. Is transportation provided? Yes, transportation is provided FROM area schools to Word Tabernacle Church. We do not offer before care. Is there a discount for multiple students in one family? No. The cost of the after-school program is set at the lowest amount possible in order to give students a great experience while being affordable for parents. Does the Church offer Sponsorships/Scholarships? No. The afterschool program budget is set to the least amount of money that is needed to provide quality care. We understand financial struggles & hope to work with you to ensure your child has a great afterschool program experience. May I do the "day- of" registration? YES! You can register and pay for the afterschool program and we will start to pick up and care that afternoon. Is food provided? Students will have a daily snack during the program hours. Are counselors vetted? Yes. All counselors who will work with students will have a background check before they are allowed to participate. Youth volunteers must have a reference in order to be accepted. What is security like? WTC has live, active security cameras in every room & hallway that will be occupied by students. Exterior doors remain locked throughout the day while students are on campus. We also have trained security on campus throughout the day. What will students do in the program? The program's first focus is to make sure students have their homework done. Students will also have access to computers, fun, and develop great relationships with each other and counselors! Will you pick-up from private schools? No. We only service Nash and Edgecombe public schools. However, drop-in care is available for private school families to attend. This means students can be dropped off at the church to participate in the afterschool program. Is there a deadline for registration? The Afterschool Program has open enrollment throughout the school year. This means you can start at any time between August-May! Slots fill up fast so make sure you register and pay for your student as soon as possible! What special care arrangements do you offer? We provide early pick-up for any immediate threat or weather related issues based on the discretion of NCPS central office instructions. We operate off the NCPS school calendar which means, when NCPS schools are open or closing early, we will continue to provide services however, it is based on program hours. For example, if NCPS decides to close 2 hour early due to inclement weather, we will pick students up and provide the care until we close at 6:00pm. Please note: we also abide by the instructions of our Senior Pastor once we have arrived to The Impact Center and if we are informed to close the building, parents are instructed to pick-up based on the time provided. Is the full cost of tuition required during Christmas and Easter since the students are out school for so many days? YES! Full tuition is required every month. This is due to the fact that we do not charge an additional fee for emergency or early release hours that will require care What is the pick-up policy? We close at 6:00 pm. Students left after 6:00 pm and staff hasn't been notified in advance, will be charged $1.00 per minute and will be added to their tuition for the upcoming month. Frequently Asked Questions Rules and Expectations 1. Students get back to the church after the route is completed. Parents can pick students up at any point after they return to the church. 2. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE CELL PHONES during homework/enrichment times of the program. This is even to call and text parents. We want to make sure that there is no communication with people who are NOT parents. If a child needs to be in contact with their parent, they will be able to call you from one of the church-approved phone lines. 3. Each student should come with the following items Their general school supplies that they bring back and forth to school daily. A non-electronic leisure activity which can be taken home each day OR left at the church for them to use at the program. Example: coloring book and crayons, playing cards. (WTC has some of these items in stock for those who may not have them at home) WTC is not liable for ANY loss, damages, or theft of items. Register How To Make An Online Payment Make An Online Payment Click on the button below to go to our payment portal Make A Payment Latoya Greene Executive Director (252-316-8314 latoya.greene@wordtab.net Ayona Cooper Children's Programming Director 252-316-8314 Ayona.Cooper@Wordtab.net Jalon Hill Middle School Program Support 252-937-2945 Jalon.hill@Wordtab.net WTC Church Administration Office (CLOSED on Fridays) 252-442-2925

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