Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the lead pastor of City Church?
The short answer is that we don’t have one. The long answer is on our Leadership page.
What accountability does City Church have in place for its leaders?
Great question. For starters, we operate with a “plurality” of leaders. Meaning no one pastor gets to call all the shots or exercise authority over everyone else. Additionally, all of our leaders are actively involved in LifeGroups, where they can be known well by others in our church.
From a financial standpoint, our pastors receive wise counsel from a team made up of members of our church with experience in business finances. This volunteer-led team makes all decisions regarding compensation for our pastors and staff.
What makes City Church different from all the other churches in Knoxville?
Our goal isn’t so much to be different from all the other churches, as it is to be faithful to the Scriptures. We simply want to do our best to embody the characteristics of the early Church we see laid out in the gospels, the book of Acts, and the instructions found in the New Testament epistles.
Does City Church teach topically or from books of the Bible?
Our style of teaching is expositional, meaning we seek to “exposit” (expound on the meaning and purpose of) the Scriptures as a whole. Sometimes we do that by teaching from passages in the bible on particular topics, and sometimes we do that by teaching through books of the bible beginning to end.
What does City Church believe about the Holy Spirit?
Lots of things. To get a full picture, have a listen to this 2017 teaching series all about the Holy Spirit.
What does City Church believe about racial justice?
A great place to start is this 2021 series on the subject.
Is City Church a part of any church denomination?
Officially, we aren’t a part of any particular denomination. But we value collaboration with other churches highly, which is why we participate with organizations like KCAB.