Staff & Faculty

At Tabernacle Bible College & Seminary (TBCS), our staff and faculty serve as the leadership team for our home office, providing direction, oversight, and vision for the college’s core operations. With extensive backgrounds in ministry, education, and organizational leadership, they are committed to upholding the mission and values that define TBCS. Please note that extension schools and distance learning campuses may be supported by additional administrative teams specific to those locations. Meet the men and women who guide our headquarters and help shape the future of biblical higher education.

Dr. Lawrence Langston, President of Tabernacle Bible College & Seminary in Tampa, FL

Archbishop Dr. Lawrence Langston

Chancellor of TBCS / Founder / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / President

Archbishop Dr. Lawrence Langston has over 55 years in Pastoral, Apostolic and Mission Ministries. He founded Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary, a Theological University, in 1985. He served on the Board of Advisors for Independent Colleges with the State of Florida, and was the first Chaplain at the annual sessions of the State. Dr. Langston has over 35 years in the Field of Education, both nationally and internationally, and is recognized as the Senior Prelate to over 200 churches with Trans Atlantic and Pacific Alliance of Churches. He has established either students or extension schools, to date, in 46 states and 51 foreign countries.

Dr. Langston is a recognized Apostle by the International Coalition of Apostles and holds Ph.D.s in Divinity, Theology and Philosophy from Divine Guidance School of Divinity and Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary. Dr. Langston is recognized as an Archbishop by the judiciary board in London, England. Archbishop Dr. Langston is married with four children and is committed to covering the earth with God’s Glory through the knowledge of His Word.

Dr. Eyleen Rivera

Vice President

Dr. Eyleen Rivera has 24 years in Business Administration, Commercial Management, Community Relations, and Missions Programs. Dr. Eyleen Rivera is the Executive Administrator for TBCS and Confidential Assistant to the Chancellor and founder, Archbishop Dr. Lawrence Langston, and Executive Vice President, Dr. Patricia Langston. Dr. Rivera has an Associates, Bachelors, Masters and a PhD. in Religious Philosophy from Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary. She is deeply committed to God and His work in the proclamation of His Word through academic studies. She is highly instrumental in making TBCS the excellent resource that it is today.

Dr. Patricia Duke-Langston

Assistant Director of Operations

Dr. Patricia Duke Langston is the Vice President and Assistant Director of Operations at Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary Christian University. With over 30 years of ministry experience, she has taught, mentored, counseled, and developed curriculum at both church and college levels. She travels to Israel regularly, teaching and building lasting relationships within the Messianic movement. Dr. Langston holds three certifications from the Israel Bible Center in Jewish Context and Culture, the Hebrew Bible, and the Jewish New Testament. She is a Certified Master Life Coach and holds degrees in Education, Library Science, Divinity, and Religious Philosophy. Alongside her husband, Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Langston, she co-pastors High Places International and remains committed to delivering God’s Word with excellence and depth.

Erik Henry

Dean of Leadership Development / College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Erik Henry is an author, speaker and recognized expert in leadership development. He is a certified Wiley Everything DISC® trainer and has completed authorized partner training for Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team®. Other training includes Dale Carnegie’s Effective Communications and Human Relations® and High Impact Presentations®. He has trained extensively with Lance Wallnau in the area of emotional intelligence and doing business supernaturally. Mr. Henry is knowledgeable in Training the Trainers and is a Success Strategist. He is also a Master Certified Life Coach. Mr. Henry has been an instructor with Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary for several years and holds a Bachelor degree from St. Leo University.