Who We Are
A community devoted to Jesus, love, and building a Kingdom-centered future.
A Journey Rooted in the Presence of God and His Power
Senior Pastors
Pastor Gene and Karen Wolfenbarger
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
At The Gathering Church we believe our calling in life is worth more than a title. We are passionate lovers of Jesus, who see prayer and feeding the poor as great mandates for the church. We each use our gifts, talents and hopes for God’s Kingdom.
Our Beliefs and Values
Our beliefs are rooted in God’s Word and centered on Jesus Christ.
We believe in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the authority of Scripture, and the mission of the Church to make disciples.
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God.
The Presence of God
Worship and prayer are essential to our faith.
Spiritual Growth
We are called to grow together in faith and love.
Generosity & Service
We are called to give, serve, and love one another.
Guided by Godly Leadership
The elders at The Gathering Church are appointed, through the prompting of Holy Spirit, by our Pastors much as they were by the apostles, Paul and Peter. Our deacons are selected by the by the elders to serve the local church. By appointing deacons, the elders are better able to focus on their mandate of leading the church and teaching the Word.
Don & Toni McNally
Elders
Nick & Trina Parker
Elders
Matthew & Heather Wood
Elders
Stewart & Kari Garrison
Elders
Bob & Cookie Vanderslice
Elders
Staff
Karen Wolfenbarger
Executive Pastor
Don McNally
Executive Pastor
Stewart Garrison
Chief Financial Officer
Corey Wolfenbarger
Associate Pastor
Matt & Kayla Lee
Student Pastors
Nathan Branch
Worship Pastor
Amber Shelton
Worship Leader
Emily Keith
Creative/Communication Director
Teaching Team
Gene Wolfenbarger
Senior Pastor
Corey Wolfenbarger
Associate Pastor
Don McNally
Executive Pastor
April Kandel
Teaching Pastor
Trina Parker
Teaching Pastor
Bob Vanderslice
Teaching Pastor
A Vision for a Future Filled with Faith
We dream of a thriving community deeply connected to Christ, reaching beyond walls, and impacting generations with faith, love, and purpose. Your vision is to become a beacon of God’s presence, prayer, and power in Knoxville and beyond.