Apostles Anglican Church Knoxville — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Jack King (Rector)

Founded Established ACNA parish in Diocese of the South

Denomination Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) — Anglican Diocese of the South

Service Times Sunday 8:45 AM (Holy Eucharist with Choral Music); 10:10 AM (Formation Hour); 11:15 AM (Holy Eucharist with Acoustic Music); Weekday Morning/Midday/Evening Prayer Mon-Thu; Wed Noon Healing Service Eucharist

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website apostlesonline.org

Pastor Credentials Dean of the Tennessee Convocation in the Anglican Diocese of the South; 13+ years as Rector at Apostles

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

ACNA Nicene orthodoxy.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ACNA biblical authority.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify — not surfaced on public pages.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Anglican salvation by grace (39 Articles).

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

ACNA male-only ordination; male rector Rev. Jack King.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male rector Rev. Jack King, Dean of Tennessee Convocation ADOTS.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Active contributor at Anglican Compass; 13+ years rector tenure suggests mature preaching; daily prayer offices rhythm.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Three strategic priorities: becoming a mother church, deepening spiritual formation across all ages, serving the local neighborhood.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Known for 'scruffy hospitality' ethos — authentic welcoming culture.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

ACNA — Anglican Diocese of the South; Rev. King is Dean of Tennessee Convocation.

Strong

Assessment

Apostles Anglican Church in west Knoxville is an ACNA parish in the Anglican Diocese of the South, led by Rector Rev. Jack King — who also serves as Dean of the Tennessee Convocation (ADOTS). He has been rector for over 13 years, providing mature pastoral leadership. The church is known for its 'scruffy hospitality' ethos and has been profiled in ACNA communications. The parish maintains one of the richest liturgical rhythms profiled here: Sunday services at 8:45 AM (with choral music), 11:15 AM (with acoustic music), plus 10:10 Formation Hour; Monday-Thursday daily Morning Prayer (8:30 AM), Midday Prayer (noon), and Evening Prayer (4:00 PM); and a Wednesday Noon Eucharist with Healing Service. Three strategic priorities include becoming a mother church, deepening spiritual formation across all ages, and serving the local neighborhood. ACNA 39 Articles framework with male-only ordination. Strong green-rated Anglican option for the Knoxville metro.

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

No change — ACNA/ADOTS with male rector Jack King already well-documented; only mens_discipleship remains yellow pending verification.

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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