Our Leaders

Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.

- Hebrews 13:7 (CSB)

We are incredibly grateful for the leaders God has given us at Tabernacle. We believe as you get to know these godly men and women, they will help strengthen your faith, grow you as a Christian, and show you a glimpse of how much Jesus values you.

Our Pastor

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Bryon Self

Pastor Bryon became the lead pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in January of 2024. He has a passion to help people fall in love with Jesus and His Word through preaching, discipleship, and music. He is married to Samantha, and together they have two beautiful children, Bryon (III) and Evelyn. In his free time, Pastor Bryon loves playing guitar and piano, enjoying games with friends, and reading books on theology. He previously worked at Moses Lake Baptist Church in Moses Lake, WA for 5 years as a Worship & Small Groups Pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education with a focus in Church Ministries from West Coast Baptist College. Bryon also serves our local Baltimore Baptist Association on its Leadership Team.

  • Fictional Book(s): The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker

    Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A (or Taco Bell)

    Color: Green

    Movie(s): The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings

    Music Artist: Phil Wickham

    Bible Translation: Christian Standard Bible

    Food: Sushi

    Cookie: Oreo

    Quote: Jim Elliot - "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

Our elders

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    Myron Campbell

    Myron has served Tabernacle for several years as a small group teacher and deacon. He grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ as His Lord in childhood. He worked in a local community college for decades, and is now enjoying retirement. He loves to laugh, and to encourage everyone he comes in contact with!

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    Owen Dickerson

    Owen has served as Tabernacle’s Discipleship Director for several years, among several other positions at the church. Each week, he works in our A/V ministry to help the music and preaching portions of the service be impactful and clear. He also is our unofficial IT aficionado. He has a great heart for loving and building up others through God’s work!

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    Jim Newman

    Jim has served in various areas of Tabernacle for 8 years, including teaching children’s classes and men’s Bible studies. For the past few years, he has served as our Men’s Director. He has a big heart to help the hurting, and to see God transform lives for their good and His glory!

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    Bryon Self

    Bryon came to Tabernacle at the end of 2023 and serves as a vocational elder (pastor). Each week, he leads our corporate worship service through music and preaching. He teaches several elective classes throughout the year, and has taught our men’s group, small groups, and senior Bible study. His heart is to see Tabernacle’s light grow through its members loving and serving Jesus within the church and outside of it.

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    Dr. Ron Smith

    Dr. Ron came to Tabernacle in early 2023 to serve as our Interim Pastor before Bryon Self was hired. He also served for 8 months in 2024 as a Ministry Liaison. Dr. Ron has been involved in full-time ministry for over 40 years, and has degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He now travels around Maryland providing pulpit supply for churches.

    SERMONS FROM PASTOR RON

Our church staff

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    Samantha Self

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Samantha serves as the Administrative Assistant at Tabernacle. She previously served as an Administrative Assistant for 5 years at a church in Washington state, and has been involved in local church ministry for over a decade. She serves our church in a variety of ways, including scheduling volunteers, preparing all our weekly printed materials, getting our facilities ready for special events, overseeing our social media accounts, organizing our church files, and many other areas. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education from West Coast Baptist College, and loves to be a part of discipling others to know and love Jesus. In addition, Samantha serves our state convention on the BCM/D Women's Volunteer Leadership Team.

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    Janice Rudolph

    CUSTODIAN

    Janice has been with Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1994 and has been employed in the capacity of custodian for 20 years.

Our Deacons/Ministry Coordinators

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    Jerry Simmons

    Deacon Emeritus

  • Gary Strebeck

    Gary Strebeck

    Deacon of Finance & Facilities

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    Jenn Hall

    Women’s Ministry Lead Coordinator

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    Dena Wasmer

    Women’s Ministry Assistant Coordinator

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    Samantha Self

    Women’s Ministry Assistant Coordinator