<span style="color:var(--secondary-color-bg)"><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><span style="color:var(--tertiary-color-bg)">Meet Our SENIOR LEADERS</span></span></span>
Meet Our SENIOR LEADERS

THE HARDINGS

Pastor David and Lady Kelsey Harding have a heart for God and a passion for people. As Senior Leaders of Christ Tabernacle, they believe the church is called to be more than a building—it’s a family where lives are changed, leaders are raised, and communities are transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
Pastor David is a visionary leader with a gift for building people and communities. Alongside preaching and shepherding the flock at Christ Tabernacle, he also serves as President of ERCO, helping over 5,000 students across Ohio find access to quality education. His heartbeat is to see people encounter Jesus and step boldly into their God-given purpose.
Lady Kelsey is an encourager at heart—an author, speaker, and community builder who has dedicated her life to lifting others up. From leading youth and women’s ministries to launching educational and outreach programs, she is passionate about helping people of all ages know their worth in Christ and walk in freedom.
High school sweethearts and now devoted parents to their three beautiful daughters—Parker, Gianna, and Eden—Pastor David and Lady Kelsey lead together with joy, vision, and faith. Their prayer is simple: that Christ Tabernacle will always be a place where people encounter God’s presence, grow in His Word, and discover the abundant life He has promised.
What We Believe

OUR BELIEFS

We believe that the bible is the inspired, infallible word of God, written by holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

We believe in one God who is infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purposes, as well as omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that He was revealed to us as Father in creation, as Son in redemption, and as Holy Spirit in His grace that never leaves those who trust Him. 

We believe that in Jesus dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, for it pleased the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell. We believe in the virgin birth. Jesus was both human and divine. He was God manifested in flesh.​ 

We believe that Jesus is the only saving name. "And whatsoever you do in word or in deed, do all in the name of Jesus..." - Colossians 3:17

We believe in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that He ascended on high and sent His spirit, the Holy Ghost, which was poured out at Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, and it is the same Spirit that is filling the hearts of those who diligently seek Him today.

We believe in baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This constitutes the new birth.

We believe in a holy, sanctified life. We believe in divine healing, communion, and feet washing. We believe also in the glorious catching away (the rapture) of the saints when Jesus returns in the clouds in glory to take His people to heaven.

MORE ABOUT OUR STORY.

Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church came into being through a vision of it’s founder and pastor, Dr. James L. Harding, Sr., in October 1959. Elder Harding, along with his family, began with prayer and service in their home. With the blessings of the Lord, the group began to grow, and eventually evolved into Sunday School and preaching. 
In the next couple of years, the church moved to various different locations to accommodate their growth. These locations included Pascal Avenue, a storefront on McGlynn Street, and two locations on Hanover Street. In 1972, while at 272 Hanover Street the church was Incorporated and the church experienced a great influx of souls being baptized in the name of Jesus. 
After many months of prayer and hard work, Dr. Harding’s vision of a building project came to past in 1976. The church brought land at 450 So. Front Street and the brothers built a new edifice after working all day and building in the evenings and weekends. 
The church continued to experience growth and in 1992 the Lord blessed the church to move to 235 Ross Avenue on the West side of Hamilton. The church that owned the building was merging with another congregation. Pastor Harding negotiated with their board and God enlarged our territory. 
The late Apostolic Founders of Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church, Dr. James L. and First Lady Pauline E. Harding both went home to be with the Lord. They faithfully labored in this ministry for 55 years. Elder J. Leonard Harding Jr. took up the torch in January of 2011. Elder J. Leonard Harding Jr. served as the Assistant Pastor under the late Dr. Harding for over 13 years.
The vision of the late Dr. & First Lady Harding came to past when the church moved to its current location on July 25, 2014. The first service was on Sunday, August 3, 2014 which was Mother Pauline Harding’s home going service. 

AND THE VISION CONTINUES.