In 1999 JOY Tabernacle became the first African American church to relocate to the heart of Houston's inner city. This bold move of faith was built on the foundation of our commitment to...

JOY Tabernacle is a servant church...serving this community. Here at JOY your hopes, your dreams, your families, and your futures are important to us.

JOY Tabernacle is a place where people come from all walks of life and gather to:

At JOY Tabernacle, making a joyful noise is at the heart of who we are! Led by a dynamic and highly skilled music ministry, you will encounter God in a way that will impact every area of your life. Come experience for yourself the excitement of worshipping God in such a meaningful and vibrant way.

Spiritual growth is a given at JOY. With learning opportunities for every age group, JOY Tabernacle is giving Christians tools that they need for successful living in today's challenging world. At JOY we put a special emphasis on children. Their nurture and total development, in a safe environment, is a primary concern.

At JOY Tabernacle we believe that God, through Jesus Christ, will save every person that makes a genuine commitment to Him. This is only possible because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Our mission is to reach every person we can with the "Good News" that God has made a way for all persons to know Him intimately, to live now abundantly and after death...eternally.

Life is often unfair. Many persons find themselves in difficult circumstances that have caused pain and distress. Too often they have nowhere to turn. JOY Tabernacle is committed to strengthening the lives of hurting people. Through a wide variety of empowering ministries, we are touching this city with the compassion of Jesus Christ.