About Us
ABOUT US
The core challenge of the church:
Producing lives transformed by the Word
Who do their part in the whole church body
Scattering the good-news seed
Modeling "life in Christ" to others
& Molding others to do the same.
2017 Theme:
Striving Together
for the faith of the gospel.
(from Philippians 1:27)
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 GOD and the opportunity to have an intimate relationship with Him.
- We value PEOPLE journeying together with one another as a spiritual family and building relationships with PEOPLE who are not yet following Christ.
- We value the BIBLE as the primary way God speaks to us and use it as the source of authority for our lives and the life of our congregation.
- We value PRAYER as the privilege of conversation with God and as a source of power for our lives and the basis of congregational unity.
- We value TRANSFORMATION as God shapes us and uses us in the world.
- We value CONGREGATION when we are together and when we are sent.
- We value MULTIPLICATION of disciples, leaders, small groups and churches in order to touch the world for Christ.
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).
Jonathan and his wife Amanda have three sons and a daughter, Corban, Jadon, Kyson, and Livia. He has a passion for disciple making and the application of God’s Word to his life and other’s lives as well. Those passions stem from his favorite verse, which is James 1:22 that says, “Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourself, but do what it says”.
TODD COLBERT
WORSHIP & SENIOR ADULT PASTOR
Todd and his wife Randa have two daughters and a son, Ryan, Elijah and Ella. Todd has served at Candies Creek for nine years. Isaiah 6 is at the heart of his worship ministry. His desire is that people see the Lord high and lifted up, humble themselves before Him, receive His grace and respond with a desire to lead the nations to worship our great God.
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.
JAKE
MISSIONS PASTOR
Jake and his wife Eve have two wanderful daughters. Jake’s passion for God’s Glory among all nations was fanned into flame during his time with Youth With A Mission. His desire is to help equip every follower of Christ to reach out to those in their own sphere of influence here at home and to the ends-of-the-earth; until the earth is "filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." Hab. 2:14
WHY WE EXIST
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.
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.
TESTIMONIALS
"I have never been to a church where EVERYONE you meet projects such a heart and love for the Lord. A church who is truely after God's own heart. What a blessing Candies Creek has been to my family's spiritual growth as well as my own."
ATHENA JONES
"Being new to the town was difficult. Once I walked through the doors of the church I instantly felt welcomed."
JESSICA PRISTO