Introducing TCS

Welcome to the Tabernacle Family

We believe education goes beyond academics. It’s about fostering a supportive, Christ-centered community where every child feels encouraged to grow and excel.

Our unique family atmosphere allows each student to engage confidently in learning, with teaching that is both creative and intentional. Students are inspired to develop their gifts, rooted in faith and guided by purpose.

Our mission extends beyond the classroom. At TCS, we’re committed to continual improvement, whether it’s enhancing academic instruction, integrating new technology, expanding programs, nurturing spiritual growth, or updating facilities. By demonstrating a dedication to excellence, we model the importance of growth in every area of life.

Tabernacle Christian School exists to partner with parents, provide students with a Biblically grounded education, and prepare them to follow God’s calling for their lives. Together, we empower young hearts and minds to positively impact the world for Christ.

Our Mission

We believe education goes beyond academics. It’s about fostering a supportive, Christ-centered community where every child is encouraged to grow and excel.

Our unique family atmosphere allows each student to engage confidently in learning, with teaching that is both creative and intentional. Students are inspired to develop their gifts, rooted in faith and guided by purpose.

Our mission extends beyond the classroom. At TCS, we’re committed to continual improvement, whether it’s enhancing academic instruction, integrating new technology, expanding programs, nurturing spiritual growth, or updating facilities. By demonstrating a dedication to excellence, we model the importance of growth in every area of life.

Tabernacle Christian School exists to partner with parents, provide students with a Biblically grounded education, and prepare them to follow God’s calling for their lives. Together, we empower young hearts and minds to positively impact the world for Christ.

Our History

We serve a great God who takes ordinary individuals and allows them to do the extraordinary. This was the case for Ronny and Joan Dabbs. God led this couple to Gardendale, Alabama to begin a church along with a core group of committed Christians. In December of 1971, Gardendale Baptist Tabernacle was birthed, and Pastor Dabbs, along with a supportive congregation, began to impact the community of Gardendale.

Seeing a real need for Christian education, by faith the members of GBT stepped out and opened the doors of Tabernacle Christian School in the fall of 1974. We praise God decades later that the Dabbs family followed God’s leading and began a school ministry for the sole purpose of sharing the gospel and training children to serve God.

Through the years, many students have come to accept Christ as their personal Savior and take real steps of spiritual maturity in their walk with God. We can only give God the praise and the glory because we recognize it was nothing “man” did, but it was by the hand of God and by His amazing grace, that souls have been impacted for eternity.

Our Affiliations

Tabernacle Christian School counts it a privilege to be a member of the Alabama Christian Education Association (ACEA) . Through the years, the ACEA has been an influential advocate for its member schools. We enjoy quality teacher conventions and conferences for pastors and administrators. These professional conferences are both an encouragement and an opportunity to continue learning and growing. As a part of the association, our students participate in academic, Bible, athletic, and fine arts competitions on an annual basis.
 
Our school is also a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS). This national organization affords us many opportunities to compete in fine arts and academic competitions, honor society, and teacher conventions.
 
Torches athletic teams compete in the Alabama Christian Athletic Association (ACAA) and the Christian Football Association (CFA).