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Churches Directory > United States > Tennessee > Chattanooga area
Griffith Creek Community Church
Whitwell, Tennessee
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor Randy Brown
- Contact Person: Brother Bob Wilkinson, co-leader
- Address of Meeting Place:
Cookston Rd.
Whitwell, TN 37397
- Mailing Address: same
- Telephone: 423-942-8793
- Website: none
- Email: none
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- 35 to 40
- Setting: rural
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: more than 50% of congregation -- about 90%
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: less than 5%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 5-15%
- Families with Children Older than 12: more than 50%
- People Over 65: 15-30%
- Blacks and Africans: less than 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5% -- "but all are welcome"
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: spirit-filled
- Worship Style: charismatic
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, piano, guitar, drums, harmonica
- Frequency of Communion: once or twice a year
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- tithing encouraged but not required
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- "they are unconditionally welcome to join, but not to be in positions of authority"
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: very important
- Charity and Community Service: very important
- Programs for Children and Youth: children's classes
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
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