Visiting a new church for the first time can be both stressful and awkward. We want to alleviate some of your worries by giving you an idea of what to expect.

What are the service times at Thompson Springs?

Sunday School for all ages...............................................................10 am

Sunday Morning Worship................................................................11 am

Sunday Evening Worship...................................................................6 pm

Wednesday Night Prayer, Praise, and Preaching................................7 pm

Wednesday Night Team-KID (ages 3 - 6th grade).............................7 pm

What type of church is Thompson Springs?

Thompson Springs Baptist Church is an autonomous Baptist Church that cooperates with the Bradley Baptist Association, TN Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention for the purposes of Missions and Evangelism. Our great desire is for people to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and we seek to honor Him with our worship. TSBC is a place where people become friends and friends become family. We are a loving church, but still take a stand against sin.

Why not just be an independent church?
 

We are an independent church! We voluntarily affiliate ourselves for the purpose of accomplishing the Great Commission. There is no denominational control or hierarchy in the Southern Baptist Convention, as there is in most other denominations. Each church is self-governed and determines its own affairs.

For example:     - Every SBC church chooses its own pastor.
                         - Every SBC church owns its own buildings and assets.
                         - Every SBC church determines its own programs. 

What are the advantages of cooperating with other churches?
 

1) We are able to identify ourselves with other Christians around the world who are known for their commitment to the Bible.
 

2) We are able to participate in the largest missionary organization in the world. Through the SBC's "Cooperative Program," we help support over 10,000 career missionaries in 125 countries.
 

3) We are able to be a part of a tremendous mobilization of church members around the country. About 100,000 Southern Baptists each year participate in short-term mission and disaster relief projects, at home and abroad.
 

4) We are able to be a part of training, through six seminaries, about 12,000 pastors and missionaries each year who are called to vocational ministry.

What should I expect when I walk into Thompson Springs? 

When you first enter TSBC, expect a warm welcome! During the service, first time visitors will be given a visitor’s card. Simply fill out the card and place it in the offering plate during the offering. We do not make our visitors stand up and introduce themselves or do anything to embarrass them. We want you to feel welcome at TSBC.

What type of singing is done at Thompson Springs?

We sing both old and new songs at TSBC. We use the church choir, the congregation, and special music during our services. The special music may include a solo, duet, group, or an instrumental piece. We usually sing out of the hymnal for our congregation songs. We do not use rock, rap, or heavy metal band music in any part of our ministry.

What type of preaching is done at Thompson Springs?

We are a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church.  We make no apology for strong preaching, straight teaching, sound doctrine, and a strict devotion to Jesus Christ and His Word. The preaching at TSBC declares heaven sweet, hell hot, sin dirty, and Jesus as the only way of salvation! To hear Brother Joe preach right from your computer, visit our online sermon section.