LEAD PASTOR

James Massenberg

In April 2011 Pastor James heeded God's call to start The Tabernacle Church St. Louis, where he is the Lead Pastor. He has been a minister of the gospel since 1996 and for 10 years he and his wife were the Youth Pastors at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church. Pastor James received formal training at Glad Tidings Bible College Inc. in St. Louis and graduated from Brooks Bible Institute in 2006. Pastor James holds a Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree and was an educator in the St. Louis Public School System for several years. He is a loving father of his children and dedicated husband to his wife of twenty years, Pastor Jacita. What he cherishes most is growing in God and His Word, cultivating a loving relationship with his wife, and spending time nurturing and empowering his children.

EXECUTIVE PASTOR

Jacita Massenberg

Pastor Jacita is the Executive Pastor of The Tabernacle Church STL. She received her formal training at Brooks Bible Institute and was licensed as a Minister of the Gospel in 2002. In addition to serving as Youth Pastor alongside her husband, Pastor Jacita also taught the Women's Ministry at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Pastor Jacita is a cosmetologist by profession owned Jacita Fiona's Petite Salon & Spa for 20 years. She cherishes loving relationships with her husband and children and continually finds ways to serve the community and especially youth.