About Us

What We Believe

We believe God is the Creator of all persons, loves all persons, and desires that all be saved through faith in Jesus Christ.

We believe God calls us to share Jesus through word and action. We do so by providing a variety of opportunities for worship, Bible study, relationship building, disciple-making, partnerships with various Christian ministries, and hands-on ministry to “the least of these.”

We believe men and women may be called by God to undertake any activity or function in the life of the church.

We believe in the possibility of new beginnings for all persons, who are willing to place themselves in the hands of God and follow wherever God may lead.

We believe in the potential of the Church, the Body of Christ, to be a community of worship, healing, ministry, fellowship, and service that brings honor to God and makes a difference for good in God’s world.

We believe we need partners. To that end, we voluntarily work with a variety of local, regional and national organizations to share the gospel, prepare the next generation of ministers and congregational leadership, and meet human need.

We invite you to come and see for yourself how CBCFC attempts to translate its beliefs into a lifestyle!

Ministry Team

Ande Myers

Ande Myers

In July 2021, CBCFC called Rev. Ande Myers as Senior Pastor.  Ande was born in Florence, South Carolina, and graduated from Samford University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he met his wife, Michelle (also an ordained minister), in the weight room during seminary.  They were married in 1996 and have three children:  Daniel, Andrew, and Kenya.  Ande enjoys his family and friends, good food, reading, music, roasting coffee, playing guitar, running, and football.

Bob Robinson Director of Music

Bob Robinson

Bob has served at CBCFC since August 2003.  He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Bob and his gifted wife, Martha (a music educator in Maryville, Tennessee), have four grown children, seven precious grandchildren, and are expecting the eighth in February 2025!  The Robinsons enjoy spending time with family and exploring the great outdoors in East Tennessee.

Caleb Turner

Caleb Turner

Caleb was called to CBCFC in May 2024.  After graduating from Carson-Newman University in 2019, he completed residencies at Thrive Ministry Leadership and Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Caleb and his wife, Liz, enjoy going to movies and concerts, taking their dog to area parks, and hiking.  Caleb also enjoys mini golf, playing the drums, and sports, and he is passionate about discipleship, teaching, relationship-building, and living out the Great Commission.

Bill McConnell

Bill McConnell

Bill joined the CBCFC Ministry Team in June 2006.  He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in accounting and oversees church finances, operations, and the Weekday Education Program.  Bill and his wife, Susan, have two adult daughters. He enjoys building just about anything, working in the garage, creating semi-useful things out of junk, and reading a good book!

Cheyenne Duffy

Cheyenne Duffy

Cheyenne has directed the CBCFC children’s ministry since May 2014.  A Georgia native, she attended Georgia College & State University, where she earned a B.A. in Communications.  Cheyenne and her husband, Colin, have two daughters, Turner and Jules.  Cheyenne enjoys spending time with her family and friends enjoying all Knoxville has to offer!

Sheree Beeler

Sheree Beeler

Children's Choir Director

martha robinson

Martha Robinson

Pianist

David Flick

David Flick

Organist

Kristi Pendley Central Baptist Church Knoxville

Kristi Pendley

Communications Associate

Angelique Thomas Central Baptist Church

Angelique Thomas

Music Assistant

Brittney Newman

School Age Program Director

Debbie Golden

Receptionist

Mara Speelman

Financial Assistant

Misty LaRue

Early Childhood Director