In 1986, the Lord called a young couple to pastor in Perth Amboy, NJ. Inexperienced but with a heart full of faith in the God who called them, they left their church in Elizabeth, NJ. For 9 years, they served until the regional organization transferred them to “The Damascus Church” in Jersey City, NJ. By 2010, they felt that God was leading them to start from scratch with a new ministry; The Tabernacle.
The Tabernacle began on September 14, 2010, with 14 people and met at 275 Ocean Avenue. By November 2010, the congregation moved to a new location, 683 Garfield Avenue in Jersey City. The word of God through Prophet Greg Miller that The Tabernacle would have its own building “in a central location” came true when God opened the doors to 211-217 Ocean Avenue in February 2014.
Our greatest desire is to fulfill "The Great Commission" given by Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV), "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I assure you that I will be with you always, until the end of the world."
Together we will continue to impact our Greenville community, surrounding areas and beyond, with God's love.
Pastor Ruthy Rodriguez pastors alongside her father and mother, Pastors Freddy and Dolores Rodriguez. Pastor Ruthy began her ministry as a youth pastor in Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, where she passionately devoted herself to a small group of teenagers. She progressed to Associate Pastor 2010, answer the call that was spoken over her life.
She is an NJCU graduate with a Bachelors in Journalism and a Minor in music. She is currently completing a Masters in Divinity at Regent University. She is also the founder of Legacy Arts Music School, where she gets to impart the gift of music to children and adults.