Welcome to First John Tabernacle Baptist Church!

  The Reverend Joshua B. Wilks serves as the Pastor of First John Tabernacle Baptist Church, having served as the Assistant Pastor for over five years under the leadership and tutelage of the founding pastor, Reverend Dr. K. C. Wilks, Pastor Joshua has grown in faith and service within the ministry. With a heart to serve God’s people, he leads with humility, love, and a God-fearing spirit, striving to make it known that all are welcome in the house of the Lord. Alongside his wife, Minister Lady Lisa Wilks, he continues to labor faithfully to advance God’s Kingdom, giving glory and honor to our God who alone is worthy. 

 The Reverend Dr. K. C. Wilks, Pastor Emeritus of First John Tabernacle Baptist Church, faithfully planted and shepherded the ministry from its very beginning. Through more than 30 years of dedicated service, he led with vision, prayer, and perseverance, building the church from the ground up into a vibrant place of worship and community. Now, in this season of retirement, Dr. Wilks enjoys the fruits of his labor alongside his beloved wife, First Lady Emerita Jesse Wilks. Together, they are joyfully embracing life’s blessings, living in peace, happiness, and the well-deserved rest that follows a lifetime of service to God and His people.