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The Gabbard Evangelistic Association which is now headquartered in Ashburn, Georgia was founded in Northern Kentucky in 1963 by Reverend Roy and Catherine Gabbard, under the direction of the Holy Ghost. The first church services of this independent Pentecostal ministry were held in an old school house located on 4 & 12 Mile Road in Alexandria, Kentucky.<\/p>\n
The Gabbard Tabernacle was founded in 1965 by Reverend Roy Gabbard. Its original building was located on Rifle Range Road in Alexandria, Kentucky, and the congregation named it in his honor because he physically built it almost completely on his own, with help from one or two men and his oldest sons. In March 2003, the church moved to a beautiful new building in Grants Lick, Kentucky, which was miraculously paid in full before the first service was held there.<\/p>\n
In November 1970, Reverend Gabbard was led by God to start a church in Cincinnati, Ohio\u2019s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. For more than 30 years, Uptown Church was located at the corner of McMicken and Vine Streets. In January 2008, the church moved to a historic building on 9th Street in downtown Cincinnati, where renovations were underway. A dedication service was held in April 2009 when the congregation moved into the fully renovated sanctuary. In August 2017, following the leading of the Spirit, Uptown Church moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Cold Spring, Kentucky.<\/p>\n
In February 2025, the combined congregations of the Gabbard Tabernacle and Uptown Church moved to 424 Sylvia Drive, Ashburn, Georgia. The Ashburn Community Church is a church plant that was inspired by the Holy Ghost.<\/p>\n
Three of Reverend and Mrs. Gabbard’s children are the pastors and ministers at the Ashburn Community Church: Gary Gabbard, Senior Pastor, Adrian Gabbard, Co-Pastor, and Cathy Gabbard Saunders, Associate Minister. They are the fourth generation of Pentecostal preachers carrying on the great heritage of preaching the full gospel message of the New Testament church.<\/p>\n
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424 Sylvia Drive<\/p>\n
Ashburn, Georgia 31714<\/p>\n
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Saturday Worship 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.<\/p>\n
Sunday Youth (Gen Z) 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Reverend Gary Gabbard is the Senior Pastor of the Ashburn Community Church and the President of Gabbard Evangelistic Association. At the age of 17 he had a drowning accident where he was under the water for at least 15 minutes. Even after 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\u2019t supposed to live but God had other plans. Reverend Roy and Catherine Gabbard, Gary\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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 Ashburn Community Church. He is also a tremendous leader a great example of our Savior\u2019s grace and mercy.<\/p>\n
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Reverend Adrian Gabbard is co-pastor of the Uptown Church. He began preaching about over 20 years ago and has been a pastor for several years. Adrian will allow you to experience God\u2019s blessing with all five senses. Sometimes he\u2019ll have you laughing in joy or smiling until your face is tired. Other times God will use him to speak to your heart and you\u2019ll be crying from feeling God\u2019s power so much. Adrian\u2019s ministry is a great blessing. He ministers in person at the Uptown Church in the 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening service. You can also enjoy hearing the Uptown Church Choir every Sunday Night before Rev. Adrian Gabbard preaches. Stop by the Uptown Church this Sunday evening and you\u2019ll be blessed.<\/p>\n
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Cathy Gabbard 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 16 years. Cathy\u2019s 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 \u201cI\u2019d love to hear that girl preach.\u201d You can see her preaching and singing in many of the Saturday evening services at the Ashburn Community Church.<\/p>\n
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Rob Gabbard is an Assistant Pastor at the Ashburn Community Church and Minister of Music. He is a minister and directs the Ashburn Community Church choir. 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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019ll continue to blossom into a great worker and minister for the Lord.<\/p>\n
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Jamie Saunders is the Assistant Pastor at the Ashburn Community Church. He has been preaching for over 16 years and can be seen preaching at different times in various services. Jamie was saved at twelve years of age after attending Vacation Bible School with neighbors. He felt the calling of the Lord to preach 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 \u201cAmazing\u201d God\u2019s \u201cGrace\u201d is. Jamie is also the Sunday School Superintendent and enjoys working in many capacities with the people in our church.<\/p>\n
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We have wonderful Sunday School classes every Sunday morning from 10:00AM to 10:45AM 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, \u201cStudy to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth\u201d.<\/p>\n
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