
Quick Facts
Founded
2024
Denomination
Non-Denominational
Service Times
Sunday — see website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
12 years at Shoreline Church before planting; sent with elder support

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Acts 29 Trinitarian.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Acts 29 affirms inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
New plant — verify programming.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Reformed soteriology.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — male eldership.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male lead pastor (Brandon Kennedy) sent by Shoreline elders.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository gospel-centered.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Church plant mission in Knoxville.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
'Practicing the Ways of Jesus' branding — verify cultural alignment.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Acts 29 accountability.
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Assessment
Christ Fellowship Knoxville is a 2024 Acts 29 plant led by Brandon Kennedy, who served at Shoreline Church in Knoxville for twelve years before being commissioned to plant. Kennedy started with a core-team Bible study on April 7, 2024. Acts 29 affiliation ensures Reformed theology and complementarian leadership. Branding language emphasizes 'practicing the ways of Jesus' — warrants a cultural-alignment yellow pending verification, but structurally sound and green overall.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended