Staff and Leadership

Pastor & Mrs. Caleb Adams

Caleb Adams received his call into the ministry at the young age of 14 and currently serves as the pastor of Christian Life Tabernacle in Memphis. As a strong advocate for biblical preaching, personal evangelism, and revival, he has led Christian Life Tabernacle through steady growth since 2005. His ministry focuses on teaching biblical doctrine,…

Heather Pate

Heather Pate serves as the director of Children’s Ministry. She has a God-given desire to teach and impact the lives of young children. Through her involvement in Life Kids, our children are being taught the Word of God and are actively engaged in the mission of the church. When not teaching or completing activities for Life Kids, Heather…

Evan and Ashley

Evan & Ashley Morrison

Evan and Ashley Morrison have a strong passion for helping and leading teens from all walks of life, and have a burning desire to see God use teens to further His kingdom. Evan graduated with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Economics, Political Science and International Studies in 2013, and in 2015, he received his Master’s in…

Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith serves as our Bible Quizzing Coordinator, and is active in growing the Bible Quiz department. She loves photography and enjoys reading , sewing and yard work. Kim and her husband Anthony have a 3 beautiful daughters, one son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Kim holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S) from Motlow State Community College, Certificate in…

Kevin & Crystal Gatwood

Kevin and Crystal Gatwood serve as the coordinators for Christian Life Tabernacle’s Young Marrieds group. Knowing that the family unit is the strength of the church, the Gatwood’s have a passion to help young families grow to be strong, mature families who fulfill the mission of the church. Originally from south Mississippi, the Gatwood’s relocated to Memphis in…

Brian Bowman

Brian Bowman directs Men’s Ministry and coordinates regular men’s meetings and activities. He has always felt his primary calling in ministry centers on serving in his local church. In the past 20 plus years he has preached, taught Bible class, played bass guitar, sang, led worship, worked with youth, taught Sunday School, and is currently…

Deanna McAlpin

Deanna McAlpin serves as the coordinator for Pillars, our senior saints group. Over the years, Deanna has served Christian Life Tabernacle in many capacities including Sunday School, children’s church, Vacation Bible School and Choir. Deanna is married to Jay, her husband of 25 years and has five children.