About Us
Our Background
Carter Tabernacle CME Church has been in existence for over 97 years. In this time, the church has been blessed to see both spiritual and membership growth. From the very beginning, the hand of the Lord was and STILL is upon the Carter Tabernacle church family. In 1916, what we now know as Carter was started in what was then known as “The Grove” in the beautiful city of Orlando, Florida by several Christian Methodist Episcopal families who relocated from Georgia.
our staff
Dr. James T. Morris
Senior Pastor
Paducah native and pastor of the Carter Tabernacle C.M.E. Church in Orlando, Florida. He has a B.S. degree in Political Science/Public Administration and a Doctor of Divinity degree. He served as a Missouri State Legislature and was an advocate for living wage, workers’ rights, and social justice issues. Morris has received numerous awards for his service to the citizens of Missouri.
Sarah Lee
Children’s Ministry Director
Sarah is a dedicated and creative leader who oversees our children’s ministry programs for infants through 5th grade. She has a background in education and a heart for helping kids learn about God in a fun and engaging way.
John Smith
Worship Leader
John has been leading worship at [Church Name] for over 10 years and has a passion for helping others connect with God through music. He is a talented musician and songwriter who loves to collaborate with others to create meaningful worship experiences.
David Brown
Outreach Coordinator
David is a compassionate and dynamic leader who oversees our church’s outreach efforts to the local community and beyond. He has a heart for serving others and building bridges between people of different backgrounds and beliefs.