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Candies Creek Baptist Church

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Learn about Candies Creek Baptist Church

We are a church for this community!

Making disciples who make disciples.

The root of Candies Creek is the daily transformation of all the members because of their life in Christ and the Word abiding in them.  Jesus specifically says, “If you abide in my Word then you are truly disciples of mine” (John 8:31). The disciple’s journey is about a loving relationship with Jesus and His Word.


Jesus used relationship in a small group to mature His disciples.  Clearly, God calls His children to be brothers and sisters in Christ.  God designed the church family and gifts His disciples to build the church.  Candies Creek is “striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). Uniting with the body AND unity in the body is pleasing to the Lord and an answer to Jesus’ own prayer.  Jesus specifically says, “By this all men will know you are my disciples if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).  This disciple’s journey is about a deep fellowship with other believers organized as the church.

Our History

The Missions Statement

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

The Vision Statement

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

Our Core Values

  1. We value RELATIONSHIPS: We embody Jesus' heart for relationships. 
  2. We value PRAYER: We devote oursleves to prayer & dependency.
  3. We value THE BIBLE: We proclaim the truth of God's Word urgently.  
  4. We value RADICAL OBEDIENCE: We worship thru radical obedience.
  5. We value GLOBAL MISSIONS: We serve people locally & globally.
  6. We value DISCIPLEMAKING: We mature while we multiply.
       CHECKLIST FOR BECOMING A MEMBERS     
SIGNATURE SHEET FOR BECOMING A MEMBERS
     COLOR CODED CCBC CHURCH COVENANT  
           BAPTIST FAITH & MESSAGE (SBC)            
                CCBC CHURCH COVENANT                

Our History

  1. 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.

  2. 1991 - David Landrith was called as pastor, and the church experienced unprecedented numerical growth!

  3. 1998 - Dr. Jamie Work was called as pastor, and the church sent many for the glory of God across town and across the world!

  4. 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 Staff

Pastor Stan Gibson

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 Fruist

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.

 Crossnet Baptist Network

 Ocoee Outreach

 New Hope Pregnancy Care Center

 Foundation House

 The Caring Place

 Fellowship of Christian Athletes

 Tennessee Baptist Convention

 Hopewell Elementary School

 Walker Valley High School

 and More...

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