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)

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)

CULINARY SPECIALIST: Position: Culinary Specialist Experience: 2 years, minimum Schedule: Day shift; 30 hours per week Departments: The Impact Academy Preschool, The REACH Center & Word Tabernacle Church Contact: Latoya Greene at Latoya.Greene@wordtab.net OR Trishonda Roberson at Trishonda.Roberson@wordtab.net

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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.

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

Health & Wellness The Center for Health and Wellness of Word Tabernacle Church works to promote an awareness and education about physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, following the examples of Christ and guided by the Holy Scriptures. We support total wellness by integrating “faith and health” of the body, mind, and spirit that will lead to wholeness. SOAR Ministry This ministry develops and implements regular programs to help meet physical needs and promote healthy living. Contact Denise wellness@wordtab.net for more information Sports & Recreation 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 3:00 pm in The Impact Center gym This ministry organizes and implements sports and recreational activities for Word Tabernacle Church youth and adults, to develop opportunities for fellowship, exercise, spiritual development, character-building, and outreach. Contact recreation@wordtab.net for more information. Fitness Center WTC houses a fitness center that can be used by members for a small fee. Complete this form to register for the fitness center. Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) This team responds immediately to care for people at WTC experiencing sudden illnesses or injuries. Professional medical experience required. Professional medical experience required. Contact medicalteam@wordtab.net for more information.

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.

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.”

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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.

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.