CANDIES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

About Us

ABOUT US

The Vision Statement:

Equipping Kingdom Citizens one person at a time until all have heard.

 

The Mission Statement:

Embodying, through grace, the priorities of a disciple & passing them along in relationship for God's glory.

 

(what is with all the colors?)

OUR HISTORY

1834

Candies Creek is the longest continuing church in Bradley County. The church was founded by three pioneer families that met in the home of Robert and Caty Mahan to form the church that God has prospered and protected through these many years.

1991

David Landrith was called as pastor, and the church experienced unprecedented numerical growth!

1998

Dr. Jamie Work was called as pastor, and the church sent many for the glory of God across town and across the world!

2016

Stan Gibson was called as pastor, and you can come be part of how God is leading us to build on specific statements Jesus used for being true, known, proven disciples.

OUR CORE VALUES

  • We value RELATIONSHIPS: We embody Jesus' heart for relationships. 
  • We value PRAYER: We devote oursleves to prayer & dependency.
  • We value THE BIBLE: We proclaim the truth of God's Word urgently.  
  • We value RADICAL OBEDIENCE: We worship thru radical obedience.
  • We value GLOBAL MISSIONS: We serve people locally & globally.
  • We value DISCIPLEMAKING: We mature while we multiply.
Checklist for Becoming Members
Signature Sheet for Becoming Members
CCBC Church Covenant
Color Coded CCBC Church Covenant
Baptist Faith & Message (SBC)

Our Staff

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Stan Gibson, his wife Heather and their seven children come to us from Marion, South Carolina. Stan is passionate about leading the body of Christ and walking with them so they can follow the teachings of Christ on being His “real, known and proven” disciples. Jesus said we need to abide in the Word (Jn. 8:31), Love One Another (Jn. 13:35), and Bear much fruit (Jn. 15:8).

Jed Cole

YOUTH PASTOR

 

Jed Cole and his wife Madison are from Chattanooga and recently returned to East Tennessee from North Carolina. Jed has a passion for young people in the church, desiring that they would be equipped to open God’s Word and grow closer to their Savior. Isaiah 6:8 is the foundation of his ministry, and he is committed to helping students discern the unique call God has placed on their lives, so they can confidently respond, “Here I am, send me.”

Sammy Parris

MUSIC PASTOR

 

Sammy Parris has over 20 years of experience in music ministry, having served as worship pastor in two other local churches before coming back to Candies Creek in 2022 where he was previously a member. He has a passion for disciple-making and to use his musical talents for King Jesus. He desires to lead others to do the same in relationship, and through congregational singing, worshipping with the praise teams, and choir. Sammy has seven children and two sons-in-law.

His life verse is Ephesians 3:20. 

Christy Johns

CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR

 

Christy is the wife of Rick Johns, an avid outdoorsman and incredible husband, and also the mother of two wonderful boys, Tyler and Trent.  She has been a member and volunteer in the Children’s Department at Candies Creek for over 20 years serving in the nursery, AWANA, Sunday small groups, camp and River of Hope classes for preschool and children.   Christy’s desire is to partner with parents and leaders to see children love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.

Marilyn Ebling

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

WHY WE EXIST

Abide in God's Word

Being a part of the body helps us to Abide in the Word of God and apply it to our life until it becomes a life style.

Love One Another

We desire to live in community with one another, growing in Christ together, bearing each other's burdens and demonstrating the love of Christ to each other, our community and the world.

Bear Much Fruit

We desire to see God's kingdom expand through discipleship relationships that we intentionally enter in to with one another and with those who do not follow Jesus.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We have many community partners. Take a look below to find resources.