Leadership

Meet the pastors and ministry leaders serving Praise Tabernacle and helping lead the church in worship, discipleship, outreach, and care.

Joshua Kennedy

Senior Pastor, Director of Praise Worldwide Missions

He serves as Senior Pastor of Praise Tabernacle and Director of Praise Worldwide Missions. He is passionate about biblical teaching, discipleship, and helping people grow in Christ while advancing the work of the Gospel locally and around the world.

Roger Perry

Pastor Emeritus

He retired as Senior Pastor in 2003 and now serves as Pastor Emeritus. He continues to faithfully help around the church grounds and serves as part of the worship team.

Jessica Kalisa

Praise Bible Institute Director

Loraine Kennedy

Office Administrator, Women’s Ministry Leader, Counselor

She helps support the day-to-day work of the church while also ministering to women and offering care to those in need. She serves alongside her husband, Pastor Joshua Kennedy.

Liz Rich

Financial Director

Donavan Charles

Worship Director

Steve Rahter

Associate Pastor, Counseling Pastor

He serves as Associate Pastor and Counseling Pastor at Praise Tabernacle. He served as Senior Pastor from 2003 to 2023. Through the years, he has faithfully ministered through pastoral leadership, biblical counsel, and care for the church family.

Joel & Arelis Eugene

Discipleship Pastors, Altar Ministry
Young Adult Ministry Directors

Bill & Suzanne Robinson

Elder/Media Department/Video/Photography, Youth Leaders

He serves as an Elder and helps lead the Media Department. She serves through photography and video as part of the media team. Together, they are also involved in the youth department, helping support and encourage the next generation.