About Us
Our Vision
Praise and Worship: Perhaps the greatest teaching on worship in Scriptures comes from the Lord Jesus Himself in John 4:23. He says the Father is seeking those who will worship Him in spirit and truth. We believe it is the Christians responsibility and the churches task to give glory to the LORD. We learn the scriptural principles concerning praise and worship, and put them into practice in our individual lives and collective worship services. We believe that God is restoring a freshness to the church in the area of praise, worship, and ministry again.
Kingdom Service: We focus our vision and energies on releasing Divine wisdom, power and leadership abilities in the areas God has called us. We are committed to reaching our community for the Lord.
Discipleship: Our desire is to train those who are saved how to live the Christian life. We at GTC are dedicated to teaching Christians how to relate to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every aspect of their lives. We believe this goal will be fulfilled as leadership flows with the five-fold ministry of Ephesians 4:11 which consist of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. As we hear the voice of the Lord and see His vision, so we shall know His heart.
Our Mission
At Glory Tabernacle Church in Whiteville, NC, our mission is to glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing spiritual growth, and equipping believers to serve with love and purpose. We are committed to creating a welcoming community where lives are transformed through worship, prayer, and the power of God’s Word. Our goal is to impact our city and beyond with faith, hope, and the love of Christ.
Our Beliefs & Covenant Values
The Bible
We believe that Bible to be given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, infallible, and God’s revealed word to man. (2 Timothy 3:15-17)
God
There is only one true and living God who was chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22)
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son if God and the son of man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind, and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. He came to save man from condemnation of sin by offering His blood as an atonement and making it available to all who exercise faith in Him. (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35; John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
The Holy Spirit
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it and He is at work in the world helping unbelievers become aware of their need for Jesus. He also lives within every believer, providing them with power for life and service. (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:4; John 14:16-18, 6:63; Romans 8:5)
Profession of Faith
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one professes by faith that Jesus Christ as the Son of God and accepts His gift of grace and life. (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6; 1:12, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1)
Man
Man, created in the image of God, became a sinful being in need of redemption through Christ. (Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 51:5; Ecclesiastes 7:29; John 6:44; Romans 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 2:14)
Death and Resurrection
Man is subject to the death of the body as a result of original sin. The soul and spirit do not die, but immediately after death enter into a conscious state of happiness or misery according to the character here possessed by rejection or acceptance of the Savior. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved to everlasting life and the lost without Christ to everlasting torment and darkness. (Ecclesiastes 12:7; Romans 5:12; Philippians 1:23)
Healing
The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer. (Isaiah 53:4-5; James 5:14-16; Acts 8:6-7; I Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 2:24)
Christ's Return
We believe and wait the imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Devotion
Personal Devotion to God…Bible reading fasting, intercessory communion with the Holy Spirit and openness, to God’s calling at all times.
Leadership
Godly Leadership…Leading from a spirit of humility and only on the sure paths where God calls.’
Prayer
Prayer…Communion with the Father in fasting and intercession
Lifestyle
Fasted Lifestyle…A devotion of pure and constant sacrifice to God
Relationships
Relationships…Pure, moral and loving relationships with spouse, children and co-laborers together in the Master’s service
The Church
The New Testament Church…The Cross and the blood of Jesus shed for our salvation of sins will be proclaimed from the pulpit of GTC, along with a sure reliance on the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts and the power or Pentecost
Praise
Praise…There will always be thanksgiving, praise and worship expressed continually whether on the mountaintop or in the valley
Courage
Courage…Following the biblical examples of Esther, Jonathan and other saints and relying on God for faith and courage
Unity
Unity…Welcoming all into the body of Christ, regardless of race, gender, background, or circumstances
Commandments
The Ten Commandments…No compromise on the face that God’s laws are truly stated here and meant to be followed
Compassion
Compassion…Following the example of our Savior who wept for his lost sheep, hearts and hands will be open to those in need of physical and spiritual help
The Cross
Taking up the Cross…A life of self-denial, devotion to Christ and proclaiming the salvation He provided on the Cross, as the Master called for in Matthew 16:24
Hope
Blessed Hope…Looking for the soon and glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior; Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13)
“We are a church where FAITH happens, where LOVE happens, where HEALING happens, where RESTORATION happens, where GOD happens” – Pastor Clark Whittington