Staff Anita Bynum Financial Analyst anita.bynum@wordtab.net Antoneah Daughtrey Media and Broadcast antoneah.daughtrey@wordtab.net Audrey Mikell Performing Arts audrey.mikell@wordtab.net Ayona Cooper Childrens Ministry Programing Director ayona.cooper@wordtab.net Brittney Sutton Reach Programs Director Brittney.Sutton@wordtab.net Cassandra Greene Database Management cassandra.greene@wordtab.net Cynthia Johnson Office Manager cynthia.johnson@wordtab.net Deborah Carroll Executive Assistant to Assoc. Pastor Deborah.carroll@wordtab.net Ida Arrington Word Alive Bookstore ida.arrington@wordtab.net Jetta Knight Executive Assistant to Sr Pastor Jetta.knight@wordtab.net Justin Hines Media and Broadcast justin.hines@wordtab.net Kielana Ham REACH Case Manager kielana.ham@wordtab.net Kim Johnson-Maryland Director of Counseling Counseling@wordtab.net Matthew Gailliard Director of Security matthew.gailliard@wordtab.net Shavanda Roundtree Business Manager rountree.shavanda@wordtab.net Sita Redding Marketing and Communications sita.redding@wordtab.net Zelma Peeler Venue Reservations zelma.peeler@wordtab.net Zontrey Thomas Audio Engineer zontrey.thomas@wordtab.net

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 .

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.”

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 ​ ​

E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube, Facebook and Wordtab.net Sundays at 8:00AM & 10:00AM Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Sundays at 8:00AM & 10:00AM (ASL Interpretation Available at 10:00AM Service) Midweek Service Tuesdays at 7pm LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES

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Our Model 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. Community We Are An 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. Church We Are 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. Everyone Thriving This is how we achieve our Vision of Everyone Thriving. Areas Of Engagement “Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work...” (Message Bible) “Through faith’s power they conquered kingdoms and established true justice…” (The Passion Translation) Hebrews 11:33

Outreach REACH Center The REACH Center provides housing placement to individuals who are homeless, as well as financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescription medication, and food. Contact info@myreachnc.com for more information. Nash County Mobile Market at The Impact Center 1st Thursdays 11am-1pm Volunteers needed as early as 9am The Nash County Mobile Market is a drive-through food distribution that takes place at WTC. This food distribution is available free of cost for anyone in need. The Mobile Market is staffed with community volunteers who create a safe and respectful space where all are welcome. Prison Outreach Ministry 3rd Sundays at Caledonia Correctional Institution This ministry ministers to the incarcerated to let them know that God cares, God forgives and God loves them. We endeavor to introduce them to Jesus, who said, "I come not to condemn the world but to save those who are lost." Background checks are required by DPS. Contact prisonministry@wordtab.net for more information. Nursing Home Ministry 2nd Saturdays at 2pm at The Carlton of Nash This ministry takes the word of God to people who are in nursing homes because of their physical health. We minister to their spiritual needs, encourage them and leave them with a source of hope in Jesus. Contact nursinghome@wordtab.net for more information. Evangelism and Missions 4th Tuesdays before midweek service This evangelism ministry seeks to be witnesses for Christ through Word and Works in our community so that the world may know Jesus. Contact evangelism@wordtab.net for more information.

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.

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 forages 6 weeks to 3rd 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. 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

Job Opportunities Early Education Assistant Early Education Lead Teacher Culinary Specialist Summer Camp Lead Counselor Summer Camp Junior Counselor 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!

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)