The Brooklyn Tabernacle was once a small, struggling congregation of less than 30 people who met in a rundown building on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Pastor Jim and Carol Cymbala took over the leadership realizing that it was a unique opportunity to love, serve, and minister to the constantly changing inner-city population. Most were poor, from broken families, or had a wide array of issues and situations that required special attention. Through the power of the Gospel, constant prayer, and the grace of God, the church has expanded and has taken on more challenges to meet the needs of a tough mission field.

Currently, through the work of over thirty ministries, the needs of the Church body and the community are met.