What we believe
A truly independent, Bible-believing, New Testament Baptist church. Our single source of authority is the King James Bible.
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Inskip Dr. and Fennel Rd., Knoxville
Welcome to Berea Baptist Church
God has placed Berea Baptist Church at Inskip Dr. and Fennel Rd. to be a lighthouse to the lost, provide a haven for the spiritually weary, and be a solid foundation in uncertain times.
Something real
Honest preaching. Fervent hymn singing.
Berea Baptist Church combines honest preaching, applicable teaching, fervent hymn singing, love, and compassion to provide help to a spiritually weary people.
If modern church shallowness, praise and worship teams, and mega-dollar productions have left you spiritually dry, then experience something real. Actively attend this Bible-believing church and experience the reality of God’s presence in your life.
At Berea Baptist Church you are welcome. Our concern is not where you have been, but where you are going. Let us be your guide to find the peace that only comes through knowing Jesus Christ and His personal will for your life.
Get to know us
Find your place at Berea
Our pastor & staff
Meet Pastor Mike Napier and Curtis Carter, who oversee our biggest ministries at Berea.
Meet our staff →Ministries
Reaching, growing, and then serving: see the different ways God is using us to serve our church and our city.
Opportunities to serve →Just for kids
Sunday School, Discovery Club and a safe, loving nursery, supporting both the church and the home.
Children’s ministry →Our history
From a storefront on Western Avenue in 1993 to our building on East Inskip Drive.
Read our story →Give
Join us in our mission of reaching people with the life-giving message of Jesus.
Give online →Senior Pastor
Pastor Mike Napier
Pastor Mike is responsible for helping the congregation to reach people for Christ, developing disciples and demonstrating to others how to live the abundant life promised by Jesus. He preaches, teaches, works with fellow believers and enjoys being with people.
Worship on your time
Can’t be with us in person?
Every Sunday and Wednesday we gather to worship, pray, read, and learn from God’s Word as a church. Listen to past sermons in our sermon archive, or watch our services live on Facebook.