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About Us
We are a community of Bible-believing Christ followers in Winchester, TN. We are saved by God's grace through our obedient faith in Jesus Christ. We aim to look up to God for guidance, reach out in love to seek and save the lost, and grow together in fellowship with one another. Click the buttons below to find out more.
Our Beliefs
About God
God is the Creator of heaven and earth, the one true and living God. God is eternal, all-loving, all-knowing, and all-powerful. The Bible reveals that this one God exists in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and that each member of the Godhead is equally divine. God continues to sustain his creation today by his sovereign power (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 7:9; Matthew 3:16-17).
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Vision
We are a community of Bible-believing Christ followers in Winchester, TN. We are saved by God's grace through our obedient faith in Jesus Christ. We aim to look up to God for guidance, reach out in love to seek and save the lost, and grow together in fellowship with one another.
Leadership & Staff
Our leadership is dedicated to guiding and supporting our congregation in faith and fellowship. With a range of experiences and a shared commitment to service, we strive to continue to shepherd and minister our community into the likeness of Christ.
Our Elders
Our Deacons
Kerry Chasteen
Spiritual Growth &
Senior Saints
Jordan Lusk
Involvement /
Youth & Family
David Cowan
Benevolence &
Outreach
Josh Mason
Outreach /
Youth & Family
Brian Garland
A.V. /
Youth & Family
Joel Slayton
Audio Visual
Lucas Green
Building & Grounds /
Youth & Family
Brandon Vann
Building & Grounds / Involvement
Ministers
Staff
Our
History
The congregation at Winchester has a long, interesting history of growth. In the mid 1800's, many traveling ministers of the Church of Christ would conduct services at the Winchester Courthouse on the town square or in a private home.
As the number of members increased, the church began meeting for worship in the Robert Donnell Schoolhouse located at 111 North Cedar Street in Winchester.
In 1881, land was purchased, in 1885 an adjoining lot was given to the church, and in 1886 the church building was erected on the corner of North Jefferson St. and Third Avenue North in downtown Winchester.
In 1894, this building burned, and another church building was erected on the corner of North High and Second Avenue North. The congregation steadily increased necessitating an additional purchase of land in 1920.
In 1962, land was purchased on South College Street and a new building was erected. The first service was held on July 4, 1965 with 368 in attendance for Sunday School.
A wing was added in 1973 for additional classrooms along with a fellowship room and kitchen.
A new addition completed in 1985 included a new wing off the main auditorium, three classrooms and an expansion of the foyer.
In the late 1980’s, additional property was purchased adjacent to the church building in anticipation of future growth.
In 2004 through the generosity of James and Ruby Vanzant and named in the couple’s honor posthumously as The Vanzant Center, a large addition including a gym was completed. Its use includes that of the Winchester Christian Academy, offices, fellowship meals, VBS and local community activities, social events, and recreational activities for all ages.
The Winchester Christian Academy was opened in 2007 utilizing the many classrooms and some office space in The Vanzant Center. It has continued to grow and in 25-26 school year will include 2 year olds through 12th grade. The school has added an upper school campus across from the church on Shirley Drive.