Inside the Bates' church
Until July, they had been gathering in the conference room of a local hotel. We are thrilled to announce that after many months of hard work, the Bates are finally meeting in their new church building! They gave us the address so we can share it with our readers. They love visitors, so go ahead and stop by if you live in the area or are passing through.
Bible Baptist Church
4826 Andersonville Hwy
Andersonville, TN
Service times:
Sunday school: 10am
Sunday worship: 11am
Sunday evening: 6pm
Wednesday prayer meeting: 7pm
Photo courtesy of UP
It looks like Bobby is having maybe an important conversation with Gil! Hmmmmm... I wonder...🤔
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies for posting the church information. If by chance we happen to visit TN we would be happy to visit their church.
ReplyDeleteThere's a long list (over 25) of Baptist churches in or near Andersonvlle, TN. I am curious as to why the Bates felt it necessary to "plant" another one. Do their beliefs differ from the other Baptist congregations?
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'd like to know. I'm in California, where a "church plant" is sometimes necessary to bring a different denomination into an area, but another Baptist church in Tennessee?
DeleteCan never have too many churches! Always room for one more!
DeleteI'm sure God laid it on their heart to do so, and if so God must have reasons for that. Also, there's a wide variety within the name "Baptist."
DeleteThey needed their own building because they were originally meeting in a conference room.
DeleteI'm no longer religious, but I used to go to a Baptist church that was a "church plant." The reasoning behind church plants, according to my old pastor, is that newer churches attract more visitors than old churches, and by frequently creating "church plants", they can reach more people.
DeleteThere are multiple Baptist denominations. Southern Baptist, independent Baptist, rtc. Over 1400 different Baptist denominations!
DeleteI would love to go there! However I'm all the way up in ND. Maybe someday!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful may The Lord bless you to the saving of souls
ReplyDeleteIs it a valid question to ask what Gil's qualifications are to be a minister? I've read that he went from a job for a major corporation to his tree trimming business and now he appears to be a minister. I've heard nothing of him going to seminary yet he appears to preach and has even officiated at some of his kid's weddings. I sincerely do not mean to be negative but an curious about what is required in TN to be a minister with all the responsibilities and (tax) benefits.
ReplyDeleteIn my church none of our pastors have a pastoral degree. According to God's Word a pastor is supposed to be chosen by the congregation out of the people in the church. Read about it in the Bible.
DeleteSome are called into ministry by God speaking to their hearts and giving them this calling on their life.They choose to follow this calling through their relationship with God. Not everyone gets into ministry for the money. Seminary is another road to the same place.
DeleteWhile it is common for today's ministers to be certified and ordained through schooling, this is not what we see in the Bible. In fact, people were amazed at the authority and wisdom in Christ's disciples and Christ Himself because they were unlearned men. They did not go through 'Bible college' or become ordained ministers by other men. It is God who calls people into ministry and it is the work of the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and equip His people into building the Kingdom of Heaven.
DeleteIf you had ever heard him preach you know he his highly qualified!! The Lord doesn’t call the qualified he qualifies the called.
DeleteAmen!
DeleteY'all church is beautiful. Glad y'all are in it now. God is Good.
ReplyDeletei dont mean to be ignorant but, what is a church plant? i dont attend church & honestly have no idea what that means
ReplyDeleteIt's basically just starting a new church.
DeleteI know my mom would love to visit and attend service at your church 😊
ReplyDeleteBlessings 🙏🤗
My mom would love to visit your church! Maybe one day we'll drive by!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings 🙏🙏🤗
If I'm ever in your neck of the woods, I would love too stop in for your Sunday worship...Jane
ReplyDeletePlan on visiting your church. My husband pastor's in Knoxville but look forward to meet and fellowship with you! God Bless You, your family and church family!
ReplyDeleteWe hope to get the opportunity to visit your new church this summer! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI live within 7 hrs of your church & my dream is to attend your church soon as I have re dedicated my life to Christ & want to come one Sunday to worship & hear the word of God speak through Pastor Bates.Before I leave I'd love to meet Mrs.Kelly Jo as she's an amazing mentor for ladies. May God greatly reward you all for your dedication in your to fill The Lords church up with y'alls mentoring faith. My prayers are with y'all. God bless.
ReplyDeleteLove your show
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