Artie Lindsay serves as Teaching Pastor at Tabernacle Community Church, a multi-ethnic congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was one of the lead architects in the establishment of the church. He works extensively in the community to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of community members, which can be seen in his involvement with various organizations and associations as both a board member and advocate. Prior to establishing Tabernacle Community Church, he served as the Associate Pastor at Messiah Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. He earned a Masters of Theological Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Artie and his wife, Raquel, have three children.