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About Us
Vision
Minister God’s Word through effective teaching, preaching, and outreach.
Mission
Unleash new programs, services, resources, and partnerships that deliver positive member, and community impact.
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Church History
In 1998, Dr. John S. Pyles Sr. and Dr. Cheryl Pyles founded the Tabernacle of Praise (TOP) Family Worship Center with 18 members. The TOP was old, abandoned auto parts store that was turned into a 6,000 sqft worship center with a 400 seats. In 2024, God blessed the TOP to secure a multimillion-dollar loan to construct the Dream Center, a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose 21,639 sqft center that seats 1,000 members and guests. Today, the TOP is a viable, hybrid church with a total of 6,000 people watching online and attending in-person globally and we look forward to advancing the kingdom of Jesus Christ daily.
OUR CORE VALUES
Servant Leadership

Demonstrate A.I.M.

Commit to Growth

Team TOP First

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TOP CHURCH STRATEGIC GOALS
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Connect and win souls for Christ (6% year over year)
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Membership to Discipleship
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Become multicultural and intergenerational
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Create new revenue generating programs and services for members, friends and community
Leadership Team

Founder & Senior Pastor
Dr. John S. Pyles Sr.

First Lady
Dr. Cheryl Pyles

Executive Assistant
Maryjah Pyles

Lead Associate Minister
John Pyles Jr.

Chair of Deacons
Dec. Terry Posey

Chair of Deaconesses
Dec. Dana Posey

Chief of Strategy
Latoya Clark

Chief of Staff
Dec. Shamekka Lewis

Director of Ministry
Jamie Harris

Director Performing Arts
Charachel Gordon

Director of Music
Rashard Baham

Director of Finance
Guadalupe Harris

Director of Digital Content & Marketing
Alexandria Johnson
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