Vision:

 In December 2005 thirteen Christians embarked on a new beginning.  Their vision was to provide a doctrinally sound congregation of the Lord in Fairfield Glade for all who would join them in a common bond.  They met temporarily at the Fairfield Glade Community Center, the U. S. A. Realty Company, and the Cumberland Eye Center.  Their commitment was strong, the group cohesive, and they worked diligently. 

Mission:

 The mission of the church is to serve the Lord as directed in God’s word – to evangelize, to edify, and to practice benevolence, first to the brethren and then to others as opportunity affords.

 Moving Ahead:

 With strengthened resolve to find a more permanent meeting place and to appoint elders as soon as possible, the group was able to negotiate a lease on the “old” Art Guild building at 128 Wilshire Heights Drive and began meeting there on January 1, 2007.  They began renovations and redecorating immediately.  Donations of materials and time from many generous people and churches helped to provide them with a suitable place for worship and fellowship.

 The church’s minister, Pat Cowden, preached a series of  lessons on the eldership which included the qualifications and responsibilities of elders as well as the role and responsibilities of the congregation.  Brothers Joe Pruett and Buford Street were appointed elders in February, 2008 after being approved by the congregation. 

When Brother Cowden left to pursue his missionary work, the church was fortunate to have men within the congregation to carry on that important work:  Brothers Joe Pruett and Scott Cain began serving as interim ministers.  When Brother Cain left to enter Memphis School of Preaching, Brother Joe Pruett continued as the minister and will do so until the church is in a position to hire a full-time minister. 

The congregation’s mission remains strong and they are reaching out with activities and projects – see other sections on this website.  The long-term goal is to outgrow the current building and eventually to have their own building in Fairfield Glade large enough to accommodate the anticipated growth.  A building fund has been established to which contributions are made on a regular basis.  The congregation has gown, and it is a pleasure to serve the needs of residents of Fairfield Glade as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.