Tabernacle Baptist Church

Ministries

Service Times

Sunday: Sunday School - 9:45am; Morning Service - 10:50am; Evening Service - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Main Service - 7:00pm; Teen Impact - 7:00pm; AWANA - 6:30pm

Our TBC Staff

Dr. Steve Ware, Pastor

Mr. Allan deSouza, Music Director

Rev. Pat Newman, Bus and Children’s Pastor

Mr. Ledi Walusayi, Acting Youth Pastor

Dr. Lyod Elliott , Headmaster, Heritage Preparatory School

Dr. Barbara Stewart, Heritage Preparatory School Elementary Principal

Mrs. Kathy Murphy, Heritage Preparatory School Registrar

Mr. Billie Evans, Maintenance Supervisor

Mrs. Rebecca Ritchie, Financial Director

Mrs. Thai Enriquez, Billing Clerk

Dr. Steve Ware, Pastor

Born April 5, 1953 in Greenville, South Carolina to Arthur and Lillian Ware, Dr. Ware graduated from Parker High School in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Kay Keller on May 23, 1972. The Lord has blessed them with four children, Chris, Faith, Jeremy and Kelly.

Called into the Lord’s service shortly after he accepted Christ as his personal Savior in 1973, he began attending Tabernacle Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina. In 1981, his older brother Dr. Bob Ware called him to come to Orlando, Florida and work with the Tabernacle "Super Seniors". He received his Bachelor of Science in Bible Degree in 1984 and Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1989 from Heritage College. He has been in service for the Lord at Tabernacle Baptist Church for the past 26 years.

In 1998 Dr. Bob Ware resigned from TBC and upon his recommendation and a 100% church vote, Dr. Steve Ware became our Pastor. The ministry has continued to reach souls for Jesus Christ under Pastor Steve's leadership.

Mr. Allan deSouza, Music Director

A Brazilian native, Allan de Souza came to the United States to study Sacred Music at Pensacola Christian college. As a young adult, he dedicated his life to serve as a music director. Bringing glory to God through music is his desire.

Tabernacle offers many opportunities for musicians to be involved in serving Christ such as the Christmas and Easter cantatas, adult choir, and the orchestra.

At Heritage Preparatory School (a ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church), Allan teaches recorder class to first through sixth grade students. Chrstmas is an exciting time for parents and students alike at HPS with the children's Christmas cantata. One of Allan's favorite verses in the Bible reads, "I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Psalms 34:1

Rev. Pat Newman, Bus and Children’s Pastor

Pat Newman is the Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church's Children's Church. He is also the Bus and Awana Director.

He has been at Tabernacle for 13 years. Bro. Newman and his wife, Kathleen, of 25 years have 5 children and 1 grand child.

He is a 1984 graduate of Hyles Anderson College.

Mr. Ledi Walusayi, Acting Youth Pastor

Dr. Lyod Elliott , Headmaster, HPS

Dr. Barbara Stewart, HPS Elementary Principal

Dr. Barbara Stewart received both her B.S. and M.A. from Liberty University. Her doctorate is from Freedom University. We can't figure out if she is a true patriot or just a free spirit.

Dr. Stewart has served at Heritage Prep for thirty years. She is the Preschool/Elementary principal. Dr. Stewart truly loves Heritage Prep, her students, and the Lord. She is a professional who continually updates her skills through attending classes and seminars to better serve the students, staff, and community.

Mrs. Kathy Murphy, HPS Registrar

Mr. Billie Evans, Maintenance Supervisor

Bro. Evans is a "Jack of all Trades" and a great blessing to the ministries of TBC. He began doing small piece mill jobs in 1992 and worked his way to full employment in 1994. He is faithful to his bus route every Sunday morning and teaches the third grade boys Sunday School class.

The Pastor has stated that Bro. Evans is the most important man to the ministry of TBC. People may excuse the Pastor if he preaches a poor sermon and say he had a bad day. However, the people will not excuse a dirty facility. The 62,000 sq. ft. of building and the 8 acres of grounds are maintained by our beloved Bro. Billy.