Discover Antioch . . . .

The Antioch congregation began meeting in 1892. In 1925 the congregation moved to a frame building on Antioch Pike, which was plagued by flooding. The membership purchased the present land site, and a new building was completed and occupied in 1960. Members hand dug a basement to provide additional space. The early 1980’s were a period of rapid growth, and the small building was quickly outgrown. In 1984 an auditorium and fellowship hall were completed. God continued to bless Antioch, and in 1992 construction of a new educational wing was completed. Through the years, as staff positions changed and more personnel became necessary God provided people like Weldon Rickman, James Craighead, Jim Taylor, David Vaughn, Matt Owensby, Andrew Sowards, Mike Root, Sue Thweatt, Barbara Biffle, and Sheryl Friend to fill those spots. In 2001 Wayne Holt, Kent Johnson, and Jim Thweatt joined Ron Cunningham, Junior Grimes, Wayne Pyle, Bill Reeves, and Ernie Scarbrough to serve as elders. In 2005, Ernie Scarbrough, Wayne Pyle, and Bill Reeves retired as elders and Stephen Bridges, Tommy Irons, Wayne Russell, and Todd Wigginton were appoited as elders. In August, 2005 Michael Whittington joined the staff as Senior Minister. In addition, Antioch has over 40 men serving as deacons. “The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.” ~Acts 11:26 For additional information concerning Antioch's history, visit our history page.

Some of the ministries/activities that take place at Antioch are listed below:

“GROWING IN JESUS”

Each member and visitor to Antioch is encouraged to develop and expand his or her personal knowledge and relationship with the Father. We offer bible classes for all ages on Sunday mornings at 9:20 AM, and Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM. For additional information, please visit the appropriate web pages, accesible from the menu at the top of the page.

Pulpit Minister - Michael Whittington, "Brother Whit", Senior Minister

Children’s Education - Greg Adams, Children’s Minister, Chuck Chisam, ABC Director

Includes Bible classes for infants through 6th grade on Sunday morning and Wednesday night and for toddlers through 4th grade on Sunday night, Vacation Bible School, Antioch Christian Day Camp (ACDC), and Antioch Bible Camp (ABC). WOW (Wonder of Worship) is held on Sunday mornings (beginning Jan 6, 2008) during the 10:30 am worship service.

Antioch Student Ministry (ASM) - Andrew Sowards, Youth Minister

Includes Bible classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday night as well as multiple service activities, mission trips, leadership-training activities, sports, and retreats for grades 7 through 12.

Library Ministry - Mark Miller

The Antioch Church Library is well stocked with Bible helps, fiction books, videos, cds, cd-ROMs, and magazines. The Pageturners, a bookclub, meets monthly.

Adult Education - David Vaughn, Church Life Mininster

A variety of classes for both Sunday and Wednesday nights offers additional opportunities for encouragement, fellowship and spiritual growth.

 “SHARING JESUS”

 Antioch members support financially and physically the work of Jesus in our community and abroad.

Benevolence

Includes assisting individuals, as well as Thanksgiving & Christmas food boxes, Youth Encouragement Services (YES), Agape, Run for Life, Room at the Inn, Inner City Ministry, Disaster Relief, and many others.

Missions 

Responsible for encouraging and supporting activities to share the gospel and the love of God by helping through missions to Jellico, Tennessee; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; Sensuntepeque, El Salvador; La Paz Centro, Nicaragua; and local prisons.

"Support"

Teams include Audio-Visual; Building & Grounds; Security & Parking; Transportation; Public Relations coordinated by Steve Diggs; and Finance & Budget administrated by Jim Taylor, Office Manager. Audiotapes or CDs of services are available for $1.

“CELEBRATING JESUS TOGETHER”

Antioch members praise the Father and edify each other. Worship Assembly Planning Coordination of the Sunday service (songs, prayers, readings, etc.) to follow the theme selected in order to enhance the service.

Special Events

 Includes church-wide activities such as Ministry Fair, picnics, Red Cross blood drives, adult sport teams, National Day of Prayer, Antioch Church Encampment (ACE), and the Men’s Christmas Eve Pancake Breakfast.

Greeting and Shine & Share

To personally welcome and follow-up on visitors to our assemblies by involving the entire congregation in a structured manner. Each Sunday morning adult Bible class takes its turn being the Shine & Share team for the week.

Other Community Activities

Antioch hosts a variety of groups and ministries at our location throughout the week, some of which include Innercity classes and tutoring, and Room In the Inn.

Additional Activities at the Antioch Building are hosted by independent members and include Counseling (contact Don Rose), English classes (contact Lisa Steele), Home Schooling (contact Sharon Yates), and Toastmasters (contact Larry Green).

Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 31. This gathering is not monitored by the Antioch Church of Christ.

Life Groups

Antioch's small groups meet the first Sunday evening of the month at a variety of locations. Contact the church office if you would like to be a part of a Life Group.