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Nine determined residents in the Norwest Suburban Community founded Christian Tabernacle Church. Those residents were Mrs. Marie Bishop, Ms Toni Bates, Donald and Grace Carter, Mrs. Sherrell Garth, Mrs. Sandra Cumberlander, Ms Theresa Goodwin, Nina Jones, and George and Reighlanda MacArthur. In the later part of November 1981 these faithful pioneers went to the residence of Min. Raymond Pope and asked him to pastor a church in their community. It was decided that the church would be non-denominational and would be named Christian Tabernacle Church.

The first services were held in December of 1981 in the home of Howard and Sandra Cumberlander in Schaumburg, Illinois.  Min. Pope made arrangements to move the worship service to the Twinbrook YMCA in Schaumburg, IL on January 2, 1982. The congregation grew to a devoted following of twenty families.  Christian Tabernacle Church was incorporated on February 2, 1982 and received an IRS employer ID.  In June 1982 under the leadership of Min. Pope, Christian Tabernacle Church moved from the Twinbrook YMCA to share the United Presbyterian Church building in Elk Grove Village.  In December 1984,  Minister Pope resigned and later moved to California to answer another calling.

From December 1984 to October 1985, God richly blessed us and enabled the Joint Board and Deaconate, under the leadership of Deacon Charles Rice, to keep the services going and to keep the pulpit filled with Spirit Filled Ministers.  From October 1985 to April 1986, Min. Louis G. Stewart served as Interim Pastor.  On April 13, 1986, Min. Stewart answered the call of God and was installed as Pastor of Christian Tabernacle Church and under his leadership we continue to grow.

Since 1986, God has continued to bless Christian Tabernacle Church. Some of the many blessings include the following:

In 1986 the new member orientation program was initiated. CTC’s first Men’s Day and Father and Son Breakfast was held. The first Women’s Bible Study was also started.

The Deacon Family Ministry began in 1987. This was the year that the Building Acquisition Committee was formed and the membership seriously considered the possibilities of purchasing a church home.

In 1988 we had our first Missionary and Usher’s Day. Deacon Charles Rice was certified by Pastor Stewart as our first associate minister, and Deacons Cumberlander and Phillips were ordained.

We purchased our present church home in 1989. The first service was held in our new home on October 1, 1989.

In December 1990, the choir presented its first Christmas Cantata. In February, the first Sunday evening Service and fourth Sunday Musical was also held.

Since our 10th Anniversary in 1991, there have been numerous additions to the Ministry of Christian Tabernacle Church. Several members have been certified to teach Evangelical Training Association (ETA) classes. The Youth Ministry, Sunday School, Education Ministry, Missionary Board, and Music Ministry have all flourished and are doing great works in the name of the Lord.  Due to God’s blessings upon us, the Building Acquisition Committee has been reformed to lead the way in purchasing a new church home.

We sincerely pray that God will continue to bless Christian Tabernacle Church so that we may continue to share the spirit of Christ in many years to come as we go forth as "A Church Without Walls".