Our Core Values

The values that define our culture:
To pursue intimacy with God
To learn and live out God’s word
To devote ourselves to a lifestyle of prayer
To live in authentic Biblical community
To discover our unique identity in Christ
To partner with the Holy Spirit’s work in the world
To celebrate the kingdom success of others

PLAN TO WORSHIP WITH US

THINKING ABOUT VISITING?

When you come, you be warmly greeted by our team, experience spirit led worship, listen to dynamic preaching and have moments to connect with the Father. Our services are designed to give space to the Holy Spirit to minister personally to you, your family and your neighbors. So, make plans to join us this Sunday, for you will be forever changed!

GET INVOLVED

Upcoming Events

There are lots of wonderful gatherings taking place at Authentic Church in
Blount County, TN. For our full ministry calendar, click
here.

Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it, here is what folks have to say about The Authentic Movement

“In 2022, it was a really hard year for my husband and I. We lost a lot of loved ones, but at the beginning of 2023, I felt a little disconnected and further away from the Lord than I wanted to be. I kept trying to find a home church, but I couldn’t find anything that worked for me. Then, Pastor Chris was putting out coffee mugs, and she dropped one on my doorstep, and I have been coming ever since. I’m so grateful to be a part of Authentic and that you are here in Alcoa.”

– Mary Reynolds

“My cousin from California called me and said, ‘I’m coming out for a family reunion, and I want to go to this new church called Authentic Church.’ We came together on a Sunday, and long story short, I attend now with my mom every Sunday. We have fallen in love with the people and what Pastor James and Chris have done. It has been such a blessing!”

– Dennis Carter

“Authentic Church, for us, is about family. When we found Authentic Church a year ago, I had been looking for a church for a long time, and Pastor James had been the coach of my son’s basketball team. My husband had been attending his Bible study, and we found out he was launching a church, and we said, “We have to go the first week.” It has become a family, and we look forward every Sunday to go to church and being in a building full of people who truly love the Lord and each other.”

– Melanie Ethridge