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First Baptist Knoxville is not a building, but a committed fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ. Come and discover a community gathering to worship, seeking to learn more from God’s word, building relationships with one another, and serving in God’s mission side by side.
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Are you ready to find the best way to connect? On the screen to your left, you will find some easy links that will help you find parking, navigate our campus, and learn what to expect once you arrive. You will also find a variety of options for Bible study and worship. We look forward to seeing you!
Ministries
Ministry Vision

Discipleship Philosophy

Impact 2015
Ministry Areas

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Adults

Senior Adults

Deaf

Music and Worship
Ministries

We are called to be disciples, learning and growing in our walk with Christ. We are committed to offering opportunities for every age and life stage to hear God's teaching, encounter God's transforming love, and engage in ministry together.
Mission
Serve

Guiding Mission Principles

Church Opportunities

City Opportunities
Partners

Partner Missionaries

Partner Ministries
Mission

We take seriously the call to join God’s mission in the world. We seek to be Christ’s hands, feet, and voice in the midst of our community, throughout our region, and across the globe. We hope you'll come and join us!
Community
Connect

Events

Event Scheduling

Small Groups
Community

Jesus taught us that how we love each other serves as a testimony to the world. We strive to foster a healthy community of faith where we can be the presence of Christ to and with one another.
Media
View

Video

Publications

Live Streaming
Media

We value the visual arts highly. Whether using them to enhance the work of the church or capturing important moments in the life of the church, we view creativity as a gift from God. We hope you'll take a peak at the media here and catch a glimpse of life at First Baptist.
Give
Of Ourselves

Serve
Of Our Resources

Online Giving

Legacy Giving
Give

God calls us time and again to give of our time, our resources, and ourselves. He invites us to a life of generosity--grounded in His generous gift of grace--where we become partners in His great Kingdom work.

Menu

New? Start Here

About Us
Who We Are

History

What We Believe

Our Ministers & Staff

Contact Us
About Us

First Baptist Knoxville is not a building, but a committed fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ. Come and discover a community gathering to worship, seeking to learn more from God’s word, building relationships with one another, and serving in God’s mission side by side.
Next Steps
Learn More

Plan Your Visit

Attend a Gathering

Find Our Welcome Center

Campus Map
Find Your Place

Sunday School

The Bridge

Wednesday Evenings

Serve
Next Steps

Are you ready to find the best way to connect? On the screen to your left, you will find some easy links that will help you find parking, navigate our campus, and learn what to expect once you arrive. You will also find a variety of options for Bible study and worship. We look forward to seeing you!
Ministries
Ministry Vision

Discipleship Philosophy

Impact 2015
Ministry Areas

Children

Youth

Young Adults

Adults

Senior Adults

Deaf

Music and Worship
Ministries

We are called to be disciples, learning and growing in our walk with Christ. We are committed to offering opportunities for every age and life stage to hear God's teaching, encounter God's transforming love, and engage in ministry together.
Mission
Serve

Guiding Mission Principles

Church Opportunities

City Opportunities
Partners

Partner Missionaries

Partner Ministries
Mission

We take seriously the call to join God’s mission in the world. We seek to be Christ’s hands, feet, and voice in the midst of our community, throughout our region, and across the globe. We hope you'll come and join us!
Community
Connect

Events

Event Scheduling

Small Groups
Community

Jesus taught us that how we love each other serves as a testimony to the world. We strive to foster a healthy community of faith where we can be the presence of Christ to and with one another.
Media
View

Video

Publications

Live Streaming
Media

We value the visual arts highly. Whether using them to enhance the work of the church or capturing important moments in the life of the church, we view creativity as a gift from God. We hope you'll take a peak at the media here and catch a glimpse of life at First Baptist.
Give
Of Ourselves

Serve
Of Our Resources

Online Giving

Legacy Giving
Give

God calls us time and again to give of our time, our resources, and ourselves. He invites us to a life of generosity--grounded in His generous gift of grace--where we become partners in His great Kingdom work.

Our Ministers & Staff

Ministerial Staff

Richard Buerkle

Minister of Music & Worshipoffice: 865-246-4668

Scott Claybrook

Minister with Young Adults and Communicationsoffice: 865-246-4678

Arthur Clayton

Minister of Congregational Mission & Minister with the Deafoffice: 865-246-4661

Pam Neal

Minister of Administrationoffice: 865-246-4660

Tom Ogburn

Senior Pastoroffice: 865-246-4664

Susan Tatum

Minister with Children and Familiesoffice: 865-246-4666

Dave Ward

Minister Emeritusoffice: 865-246-4667

Ben Winder

Minister with Youth and Familiesoffice: 865-246-4663

Administrative Staff

Rachel Bell

Ministry Assistant to the Senior Pastormobile: 865-246-4652

Vanessa Moore

Ministry Assistant for Congregational Missions, Young Adults, Communication Ministriesoffice: 865-246-4653

Kim Pieratt

Ministry Assistant for Children, Youth, Music and Worship Ministriesoffice: 865-246-4655

Beverly Shirk

Financial Systems Coordinatoroffice: 865-246-4654

Support Staff

Jim Snell

Facilities Manageroffice: 865-246-4656

Herman Weaver

Church Hostoffice: 865-246-4671