About Our Pastor

Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller is the Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A highly sought after revivalist, lecturer and musician, Dr. Waller is a true visionary who has been described by Upscale Magazine (February 1999) as "an individual who has been called to operate far beyond the restraints of traditionalism." Dr. Waller's partner in ministry and marriage is Ellyn Jo Waller, the leader of Enon's Women's Ministry and a devoted mother to their two daughters, Elynn Morgan and Eryka Lynn.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Waller was born on April 8, 1964 to the late Reverend Dr. Alfred M. Waller, Sr. and Mrs. Belva J. Waller, his earliest spiritual influences. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Dr. Waller continued on to Ohio University in Athens where, in 1987, he was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business. Dr. Waller was licensed to the gospel ministry on June 7, 1987 and ordained on November 27, 1988 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. A gifted singer and musician as well as preacher, Dr. Waller utilized his gifts as Minister of Music at Canaan Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky from 1987 until 1990. Dr. Waller has earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Ministry to Marriage and family from Palmer Theological Seminary (formerly Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary) in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. In September of 1990, Dr. Waller accepted the call to the Pastorate at First Baptist Church of Donora in Pennsylvania where he remained until June of 1994. In July of 1994, Dr. Waller became the Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. God's anointing on his pastorate has been evidenced by unprecedented numerical and spiritual growth. Enon gathers weekly for three worship services-one on Saturday evening and two on Sunday morning. Discipleship is undergirded by three weekly bible study experiences including the "Hour of Power" lunch hour study in center city Philadelphia and a number of other Christian education experiences. More than forty ministries meet the needs of the Enon family and the surrounding community.

Responding to the specific needs of the local community, Dr. Waller led Enon's membership to establish the Enon-Coulter Community Development Corporation (ECDC), a non-profit community development corporation that provides educational and support services to children and families. Under Dr. Waller's leadership, ECDC sponsors innovative programs, including a pre-school preparatory program for neighborhood children, an after school advanced computer program for teens, and a Christian summer camp experience. With a varied and extensive ministerial background, Dr. Waller has lectured at numerous institutions throughout the United States including Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Palmer Theological Seminary and the Center for Urban Theological Studies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also continues to minister in song, both as a soloist, and with the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Mass Choir.

Dr. Waller is involved with numerous service organizations and has been awarded countless honors for his leadership in the community.