The Gabbard Tabernacle was founded in 1965 as part of the Gabbard Evangelistic Association, Inc. which has its headquarters in Butler, KY.  The association was started by Roy and Catherine Gabbard in 1963.  The ministry consists of The Gabbard Tabernacle, The Uptown Church located in Cincinnati, OH, The Gabbards Southern Gospel Group and daily radio broadcasts on various radio stations. Reverend and Mrs. Gabbard's children are the fourth generation of Pentecostal preachers carrying on the great heritage of preaching the full gospel message of the New Testament church.

Reverend Gary Gabbard is the Pastor of the Gabbard Tabernacle and the President of Gabbard Evangelistic Association.  He has been pastor since he was 19 years old. At the age of 17 he had a drowning accident where he was under the water for at least 15 minutes. The people at the scene gave up reviving him after all attempts at CPR failed.  Gary Miraculously came back to life on the side of the lake. He was rushed to the hospital where he spent 24 hours in Critical Condition with no prognosis to live. He had double pneumonia in every lobe of his lungs and wasn’t supposed to live. God had other plans.  Reverend Roy and Catherine Gabbard, Gary’s parents, knew that the same God that brought him back to life was able to heal his sick body.  Gary woke up 24 hours later feeling perfect and in fact asked the nurse for Kentucky Fried Chicken.  Immediately the doctors were called in and new X-rays revealed a miracle took place. His lungs were perfect and there was no more pneumonia. God is still a miracle worker.

Rev. Gary started pastoring at 19 at the Gabbard Tabernacle.  His ministry has grown and this testimony and many others have opened the door for his ministry. Gary preaches a powerful healing and deliverance faith message every Sunday morning at the Gabbard Tabernacle.  He is also a tremendous leader a great example of our Savior’s grace and mercy.

Reverend Charlotte Gabbard Settle (Sister Charlotte) began preaching a fiery message with a heavy anointing at the age of 15 years.  In fact, After completing her first message, she prayed for a woman in the service.  God showed her that he was healing the baby in her womb.  The lady explained after the service that the baby had died and surgery was scheduled to remove the dead baby the following week.  God completed the miracle and the baby came back to life and was born healthy. Sister Charlotte’s miracle ministry is now in the 47^th year and still going strong.  She still preaches every Saturday evening at 7:30 PM at the Uptown Church in Cincinnati, OH.  And every Sunday night at 6:00 PM at the Gabbard Tabernacle in Grants Lick, KY.  Sister Charlotte took a stand for God in High School and he continues to bless  her ministry today. She has traveled to many places in the U.S. to preach the Gospel.

Cathy Saunders, is not only a talented singer for The Gabbards, but she also preaches under a heavy anointing. Cathy is an Associate Minister at the Gabbard Tabernacle where she has been ministering for over 13 years.  She leads the Thursday evening, 7:30 p.m., service where many of the younger ministers and singers participate in the service.  Cathy’s dedication and her uncompromising love for the Lord is evidenced when she ministers with authority. Many people comment when they hear Cathy sing and testify that “I’d love to hear that girl preach.” You can see her preaching and singing in many of the mid-week services at both of our churches. She also is the director of the adult choir.

Jamie Saunders is an Associate Minister at the Gabbard Tabernacle.  He has been preaching for over 13 years and can be seen preaching at different times in various services.  Jamie ministers in many of the mid-week services at both of our churches. Jamie was saved at twelve years of age after attending Vacation Bible School with neighbors.  He felt the calling of the Lord to preachs.  Jame  as a teenager.  Jamie often testifies how God found him early enough to keep him out of a lot of trouble, but just on time to realize how “Amazing” God’s “Grace” is.   He preaches in the Sunday morning 10:45 a.m. service from time to time as well.  Jamie is also the Sunday School Superintendent and enjoys working in many capacities with the people in our church.  

Rob Gabbard is the Minister Of Music at the Gabbard Tabernacle.  He is a minister and he works with both of the Gabbard Tabernacle choirs. Rob first learned to play the bass guitar at the age of 13. A couple years later, he picked out a song on the piano that he heard from a TV commercial and within 6 months he taught himself how to play the piano by ear and was playing in church. In addition to his work in the church, He plays piano for the group.  He can also play several other instruments including, organ, bass guitar, and drums. Rob has a great ear for music and has started writing songs.

Rob runs the sound for The Gabbards and plays the piano in services and in revivals Rob is in the early years of his ministry and we believe he’ll continue to blossom into a great worker and minister for the Lord.

We have wonderful Sunday School classes every Sunday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 designed to meet the needs of ages from beginners to teens to young adult to adult.  Our teachers are dedicated and anointed to teach the Gospel of Jesus.  The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”.