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Bishop Dr.Caesar R. Cabiness

Dr. Caesar R. Cabiness, Pastor of Praise Tabernacle, Inc. is a resident of Bellerose, New York, is married to the lovely Lillie Cabiness and is the father of six children.

He responded to a divine call into ministry in 1986. Already instilled with a love for the Lord and the work and having completed a basic course of studies at Bethel Bible Institute in Jamaica, New York, and O.M. Kelly Religious Training Institute in Brooklyn, New York, he was granted Evangelism Certification and a Bachelors of Theology Degree.

Pursuing his thirst and reverence for God’s Word, he engaged in further studies at United Christian College of Queens, New York, Northgate Bible College of Washington State and Logos Bible College Graduate School of California. As a result of these studies he was granted a Masters of Theology and Doctorate of Sacred Theology Degree as well as other certificates and awards.

Dr. Cabiness served in ministry under the leadership of his late uncle Rev. C.L. Sampson at the Stairway of Faith Enlightened C.O.G.I.C. He later united with Evergreen C.O.G.I.C. under the late Dr. James Titus Burke where he served as an adjutant for the state under prelates Bishop F.D. Wasington and Bishop Ithiel Clemmons.

Dr. Cabiness was ordained in April of 1988 by the Presiding Bishop of the COGIC Inc., Bishop J.O. Patterson Sr. In his capacity as Associate Minister and Vice Chairman of the Ministers Board at Evergreen C.O.G.I.C. in Brooklyn, N.Y. he labored diligently on the State Planning Committee of the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. He served as the liasion for the Churches of God in Christ and WWRL Radio 1600 AM. He worked in youth ministry serving as District President for the Emmanuel District C.O.G.I.C.

Dr. Cabiness was called in 1991 to pastor Praise Tabernacle, Inc. He was installed in September of 1992 by Bishop Ithiel Clemmons. Pastor's desire was to see evidence of the Spirit manifested in the lives of God's people. Thus he incorporated the church motto, "The Spirit of God Working through the Word of God in the Lives of God's People."

Under the leadership of Dr. Cabiness, Praise Tabernacle, Inc. has experienced a harvest of fruitfulness in their vineyard. Despite many challenges, he was victorious in his crusade to renovate a building which was formerly widely known as the Polish Dance Hall into a place of praise towering in the heart of Jamaica where people can worship and find refuge and strength. Dr. Cabiness can be accredited with making remarkable strides of progress in technical operations. He continues to be instrumental in advancing the church in areas of technology.

As Senior Pastor at Praise Tabernacle, Inc. for twenty years, through the help of the Almighty God, he has been sucessful in founding the Te'Hillah School of Urban Ministry, a school for Christian Education and the Nu Image Transformational Center, a community based outreach program. As a proponent of prayer and evangelism, ministries under his leadership extend to grieving families, nursing homes, shelters, prisons, and foreign lands. Pastor Cabiness is a champion among the youth constantly encouraging them in their efforts. He has also been able to support youth education and development through the adoption of the local public school, William Wordsworth School (P.S. 48Q).

Dr. Cabiness is interactive throughout the neighboring areas often hosting events that are advantageous to the community and residents. He has established partnerships on congressional, state, and city council levels. He currently serves on the Male Initiative Board for the City Council District 28.

Dr. Cabiness has served in various capacities in his labor unto the Lord throughout his ministry which are too numerous to name. As an accomplished teacher and promoter of Christian Education he can be heard propagating the gospel message over the airwaves of QPTV four times weekly. Praise Tabernacle continues to move forward in the ministerial vision under his God-given leadership.

On Saturday, April 20, 2013 Dr. Caesar R. Cabiness was consecrated to the Episcopacy by the Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops. He was also elected to serve as the prelate of the Praise Tabernacle Ministries.