Church Leadership

Apostle Carolyn Primus, a firm believer of the word of God, operated in the prophetic and was fully capable of providing a right and true word from the Lord.

Apostle Primus began her ministry at a very young age under the leadership of Bishop TB Jackson of St Peter’s Pentecostal Deliverance Center, Bronx, NY. Under the tutelage of Bishop Jackson, Apostle Primus progressed in ministry from Missionary to Evangelist to Elder. She served in her ordained roles at St. Peter’s Pentecostal Deliverance Center for 13 years.

For 11 years, following her move from St. Peter’s Pentecostal Deliverance Center, Apostle Primus ministered under Dr. Frederick Stevens, Pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Bronx, NY.  Apostle Primus attended the St Paul’s School of Ministry, where she obtained her license to Pastor.

In 1997 Apostle Primus founded Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness, Bronx, NY. In 2000, under the unction of the Holy spirit, Apostle Primus moved Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness to Milford PA, and then to Lords Valley, PA where it remains today. Apostle Carolyn Primus unapologetically taught the word of God to all who would hear. She taught and ordained ministers from within the Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness family to continue in the vision of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. She provided counseling to those in need and was an amazing pillar in the community. She also provided oversight and direction for ministers and pasters in other ministry houses upon request.

In 2003, Apostle Primus founded Broken Women Become Princess after receiving a vision following the aftermath of losing two of her sons, her then husband and mother within a span of four years. Through Broken Women Become Princess many women received encouragement, counseling, healing and deliverance.

Apostle Primus encouraged and supported education efforts. Apostle Primus held her BA in Psychology and Certifications in Early Childhood Education. Through her efforts she established a foundation school in Liberia, Africa, the Carolyn Walker-Primus School of Excellence. The foundation ensures that the school receives monetary funding for education, school supplies, uniforms meals etc. Through the Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness, the foundation school is thriving and continues to support the education of children in its community.

In 2006, Apostle Carolyn Primus married Pastor David Primus where they spent 15 years advancing the kingdom of God together.

Apostle Primus went on to be with the Lord 3/28/2021, leaving a legacy of Love, Excellence and Faith in the one true God, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor David Primus continues as Senior Pastor, with the help of Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness’ Ministry team, overseeing the furthering of the gospel Jesus Christ and of the Kingdom of God.

Pastor David W. Primus is Senior Pastor of Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness located in Lords Valley, PA. He is prayer intercessor, prayer warrior and teacher of the gospel. He is president and leader of Men of Authority and Power (M.A.P) Men’s Ministry. Through M.A.P, Pastor Primus strategically leads to encourage all men to be responsible, dependable and true servants of the living God.

Pastor David Primus, early on, was greatly inspired by his Grandmother Eddie Mae Carter, who taught him about the love of Jesus and the power of His word.  Pastor Primus was mentored and trained under the leadership of Reverand Briff of Bethel Baptist Church, SC in his youth. After moving to NY from South Carolina in his early twenties Pastor Primus continued his tutelage under the leadership of Frederick D. Stevens of St Paul’s Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. He was ordained Pastor under the leadership of the late Apostle Carolyn Walker Primus, Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness Church, Lords Valley PA, where he continues shepherding.

Pastor Primus continues to serve the Lord with all his might and encourage others to do the same.  He works to spread the gospel beyond the walls of the church by attending preaching engagements at sister churches, preaching at special events in the local community, and preaching at scheduled conferences as commissioned. His passion is sharing the word of God with all who will hear.  He is well known in the community and provides teaching, counseling and assistance where needed. 

Elder Sharon was born on Dec 05.1957. She grew up in Sarasota, FL with her parents Paul and Stella where she attended Sarasota High School. She then moved to Middletown, NY in 1989 where she continued her education at Orange County Community College. On December 18, 1989, Elder Sharon accepted the Lord with the burning desire to know more of Him. She then began to study the word of God with “Walk Thru the Bible” Bible School in Newburgh, NY.

Elder Sharon Epps accepted her call to ministry in 1992 under the leadership of Pastor William A. Best of St. James Church of God in Christ in Middletown, NY where she served as minister and secretary of the YPWW, choir, and dance ministry.

In 1995 she married her husband, Deacon Herbert Epps. Together they have six children and 12 grandchildren. She served as an Office Coordinator with Bon Secours Medical Group for 21 years. She also taught lyrical and modern dance at “On Broadway Studio” in Dingmans Ferry, PA. God anointed Elder Sharon Epps to minister in dance in 1993 and gave her the vision to start “Vision of Praise Dance Ministries”. Elder Sharon relocated to Milford, PA and joined the Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness Church under the leadership of Apostle Carolyn & Pastor David Primus to focus on being a youth leader, liturgical dance, and the praise team.

Elder Sharon Epps heartfelt desire is to walk in obedience to God: training and encouraging women and men not only to dance but to worship in dance. She believes that we must take back what rightly belongs to God. Together with the divine inspiration that God so freely gives us, there is really no end to the form of our expression of worship and devotion to Him. “Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Revelation 19:10

Mother Jackie came to the Tabernacle of Faith of Holiness in 2019. She is originally from Charleston, South Carolina and currently residing in Port Jervis, NY. Mother Jackie is a devoted foster parent whom adopted 6 children into her family and home. She also has 3 biological sons that she loves very much. Mother Jackie loves to praise God through dancing. She loves the lord deeply along with everything about the church.