Ministries
Tabernacle of Praise offers a wide variety of ministries that are sure to meet your needs. Everyone is a tool in God’s hands. How will He use you? It is our desire to assist you in being all that our Lord has called you to be and to help in finding a place of service utilizing your God-given gifts, abilities, and talents. This information is provided to help guide you in finding your place in this ministry. Some areas require prior training or experience in order to be involved; however, in most of the listed areas of ministry, training is offered to equip you.
Pastoral Care Ministry
Pastoral Care Ministry – Designed to touch and be the “helpers” of the pastor and church. For those persons needing help in counseling, marriage support, Prayer, and other needs.
Director of Pastoral Care:
Carlos Newsom
Care Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: pastoralcare@topmbc.org
Benevolence Ministry:
Carlos Newsom, Kim Burse
Bereavement Ministry: Executive Council
Hospital/Care Ministry:
Willie Mae Marshall
Marriage Council Ministry:
Ministerial Staff
Intercessory Prayer Team:
Elder Walter Davis
Deacon’s Ministry
Designed to serve the church by maintaining perfect order in the house of the Lord. To assist with the service in every way that makes the worship experience a pleasant one. Help assist pastor in serving tables (finance, Lord’s Supper, and Pastor) To provide support to the various auxiliaries of the church as it relates to special events.
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Director/Chairman of Deacon:
Robert Moore, Sr.
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: Deacons@topmbc.org
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Deacons: Dennis Hawkins, Sr., Carlos Newsom, Derren Davis, David DannerDeaconess Ministry: Willie Mae MarshallMother’s Ministry: Golden Circle Ministry: Men’s Ministry: Carlos Newsom
Public Relations and Administration Ministry
Public relations and administration ministry receive and administer data and information for the church. It also creates an atmosphere of excellence for all to read, see, and communicate. It functions as the voice of the church through various mediums.
Director of Public Relations and Administrations:
Ms. Gilda Gant
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: ChurchAdministrator@topmbc.org
Assistant Director: Nichelle Quinn
Hospitality / Greeter Ministry:
Social Media: Ericka Herndon , Mary Arnold, Nichellle Quinn
Usher’s Ministry: Chief Usher Quantricia Maxwell
Church Announcer: Glenise Davis,
Donald Emory, Jr.
Fine Arts Ministry
Developed to train and to lead the body of Christ in praise and worship, by the Spirit, not according to the flesh. To minister through song, dance, mime, and drama.
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Arts Ministry Director:
Markekeisha Finley
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: mfinleymecca@gmail.com
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Percussions: Darius Herndon
Director(s): Toni McIntosh, Shaquita Fason, Ericka Herndon.
Youth/Young Adult Choir:
Praise Dancers: Quantricia Maxwell
Mime Ministry: Gilda Gant
Drama Ministry: Clarrissa Glover
Media Ministry: Derren Davis
Christian Education Ministry
Designed to develop and administer a curriculum that will promote spiritual growth and cultivate leaders, while making disciples. Our goal is to provide wholesome education and teachings to the body of Christ and to create ministries indicative of Christ whose foundations are based upon a Biblical perspective.
Christian Education Director:
Brittany Emory
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: brittanymg2010@gmail.com
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Sunday School Superintendent:
Rev. James Davis
Asst. Sunday School Superintendent:
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Vacation Bible School:
Jessica Williams
Teen Summit: FIYA Team
New Member Orientation:
Pastor Derrick & First Lady Glenda Davis
Trustee Ministry
Designed to serve the church by maintaining perfect order in the house of the Lord. To assist with the finance team and record-keeping; helping to ensure proper administration of the funds of the church.
Director/ Chairperson:
Deborah Webster, Kim Burse
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: Trustee@topmbc.org
Treasurer – Robert Moore
Financial Secretary – Quaintricia Maxwell
Finance Team – Staff
MIS – Derren Davis / Quantricia Maxwell
Missions Ministry
Designed to serve the church by maintaining perfect order in the house of the Lord. To assist with the service in every way to make the worship experience a pleasant one. To provide support to the various ministries of the church as it relates to special events.
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Director of Missions:
Glenise Davis
Phone: 901-522-8678
Email: Glenise.Davis@gmail.com
Women’s Ministry: Glenda Davis, Sonya Newsom, & Glenise Davis
Children/Youth/Young Adult Director: Ericka Herndon
Gabriel’s Den: Takisha Porter
Culinary Ministry: Talmea Taylor
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