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Nashville Church of Christ

145 Rep John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN
Churches of Christ Nashville — contemplative/quiet emphasis
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Check website for current minister
Founded Unknown
Denomination Church of Christ
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.nashvillechurchofchrist.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not mentioned
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
CoC baptismal-regeneration concern per rubric; specific soteriological statement not surfaced on homepage — verify.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Elders Dr. Shawn D. Mathis and Dr. Larry D. Mathis identified; male-only leadership visible, no women in leadership roles surfaced.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
'A QUIET CONVICTION' emphasizing 'the work does not seek scale'
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Carried in shared worship' + 'global ministry connections'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/affirming/egalitarian language visible; 'unity' and 'shared worship' framing.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Churches of Christ (acappella tradition) — non-creedal, unaffiliated — red per rubric stands.
WARNING!
Assessment
Nashville Church of Christ (formerly Central Church of Christ) — supports preachers, elders, teachers through the Harbinger Institute. Full theological review pending.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source nashvillechurchofchrist.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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