Dr. Roy Elton Brackins
Senior Pastor/Founder
Reverend Brackins, born December 21st, 1955, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy and Lucy Brackins. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a preaching son of the True Light Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. He is married to Mrs. Pamela Doreen Brackins. Together, they are the proud parents of three daughters and one son. He serves as President Emeritus of the Board of Directors for One Church One Child Inc. of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also serves as the Assistant Treasurer for B.E.L.A. (Black Ecumenical
Leadership Alliance). He is a member of the National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc., where he has served and worked with the Evangelical Board for more than thirty years.
Reverend Brackins accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in December 1973, at the tender age of seventeen. He confessed his call to the Gospel ministry on the first Sunday in August 1976, and preached his first sermon on the second Sunday of that same month and year under the pastorage of the late Dr. William Bowie Jr.
Reverend Brackins is the founding Pastor of the Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church which had her genesis in May of 1987. The Church has grown from twenty-seven members with two ministries, to better than 400 active members with more than twenty-five vibrant, need-meeting ministries since her beginning. The Church offers an outreach center called Garments and Groceries from Grace. This outreach center opened in August 2002, and is tailored exclusively to meet the needs of those in the community of the Grace Tabernacle Church who are less fortunate. Additionally, in October of 2021, during the pandemic, the Lord led us to start a Mission Church in Africa- Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. It was initiated with one man and his wife, and has grown into over 175 people, 21 baptized and over 42 children accepting the plan of salvation and giving their lives to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Brackins has led Grace Tabernacle to completing four phases of a $3.2M church campus which rests on nearly seven acres. It includes a 400-seat Worship Center, Fellowship Hall, Children and Youth Activities Area, Family Life Center, and Gymnasium. The entire building project was completed in just ten years, while retiring over $1.7M of the debt in the process.
In April, 2009, Pastor Brackins published his first book, “A Marvelous Model of Ministry, A Message from the Man in the Middle.” His second book, “Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God”, was released in February 2013. His third book, “365 Days of Devotion, Development and Discipline with Jesus” was released in February 2015. And his fourth book, “I AM is ALL We Need” was released in August 2018. In April of 2024, Pastor Brackins was recognized for his outstanding service in the Christian community by Faith International University and Seminary, with an Honorary Doctor of Religion Degree. Pastor Brackins is also a musician; he plays the guitar, bass, piano, and organ. He has preached extensively throughout much of America, and his greatest passion is the preaching of the Gospel to the end that lost souls are won to Jesus Christ.
Leadership Alliance). He is a member of the National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc., where he has served and worked with the Evangelical Board for more than thirty years.
Reverend Brackins accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in December 1973, at the tender age of seventeen. He confessed his call to the Gospel ministry on the first Sunday in August 1976, and preached his first sermon on the second Sunday of that same month and year under the pastorage of the late Dr. William Bowie Jr.
Reverend Brackins is the founding Pastor of the Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church which had her genesis in May of 1987. The Church has grown from twenty-seven members with two ministries, to better than 400 active members with more than twenty-five vibrant, need-meeting ministries since her beginning. The Church offers an outreach center called Garments and Groceries from Grace. This outreach center opened in August 2002, and is tailored exclusively to meet the needs of those in the community of the Grace Tabernacle Church who are less fortunate. Additionally, in October of 2021, during the pandemic, the Lord led us to start a Mission Church in Africa- Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa. It was initiated with one man and his wife, and has grown into over 175 people, 21 baptized and over 42 children accepting the plan of salvation and giving their lives to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Brackins has led Grace Tabernacle to completing four phases of a $3.2M church campus which rests on nearly seven acres. It includes a 400-seat Worship Center, Fellowship Hall, Children and Youth Activities Area, Family Life Center, and Gymnasium. The entire building project was completed in just ten years, while retiring over $1.7M of the debt in the process.
In April, 2009, Pastor Brackins published his first book, “A Marvelous Model of Ministry, A Message from the Man in the Middle.” His second book, “Making a Difference in the Kingdom of God”, was released in February 2013. His third book, “365 Days of Devotion, Development and Discipline with Jesus” was released in February 2015. And his fourth book, “I AM is ALL We Need” was released in August 2018. In April of 2024, Pastor Brackins was recognized for his outstanding service in the Christian community by Faith International University and Seminary, with an Honorary Doctor of Religion Degree. Pastor Brackins is also a musician; he plays the guitar, bass, piano, and organ. He has preached extensively throughout much of America, and his greatest passion is the preaching of the Gospel to the end that lost souls are won to Jesus Christ.
First Lady Pamela Brackins
Sister Pamela Brackins is the proud wife of Dr. Roy Elton Brackins & First Lady of Grace Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. She & Pastor Brackins have 4 children & 4 lovely grandchildren. She is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania & holds degrees from Chatham College and the University of Pittsburgh.
She is an Educator by profession, who specializes in teaching students with Dyslexia how to read. She is now retired but continues to use her gift to educate others. She currently teaches Dyslexic students online and works part time for Duncanville ISD.
At Grace Tabernacle, she wears many hats. Presently she is the Ministry Leader for the Women’s Ministry, a Sunday School Teacher, a teacher for the New Members Ministry & a Deaconess. She is responsible for creating support ministries for the widows of the church known as the “Pearls” & for the lovely women 60 years young & over, known as the “Silver Foxes”. The Sick & Shut in Ladies receive regular call/visits from her, and she makes sure that the college students receive ongoing support and care packages while away from home. She also currently serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization known as WATCH (What About the Children). But in the end, none of that really matters. First Lady Brackins is not one who wants to be recognized for degrees & accomplishments. Instead, she just wants others to know that she loves the Lord, delights in serving Him and considers herself blessed to be a child of the Most High King.
She is an Educator by profession, who specializes in teaching students with Dyslexia how to read. She is now retired but continues to use her gift to educate others. She currently teaches Dyslexic students online and works part time for Duncanville ISD.
At Grace Tabernacle, she wears many hats. Presently she is the Ministry Leader for the Women’s Ministry, a Sunday School Teacher, a teacher for the New Members Ministry & a Deaconess. She is responsible for creating support ministries for the widows of the church known as the “Pearls” & for the lovely women 60 years young & over, known as the “Silver Foxes”. The Sick & Shut in Ladies receive regular call/visits from her, and she makes sure that the college students receive ongoing support and care packages while away from home. She also currently serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization known as WATCH (What About the Children). But in the end, none of that really matters. First Lady Brackins is not one who wants to be recognized for degrees & accomplishments. Instead, she just wants others to know that she loves the Lord, delights in serving Him and considers herself blessed to be a child of the Most High King.