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OUR PASTORS,

BLAKE & EMILY

Blake and Emily Campbell have sensed the call of God on their lives since the early days of their walk with Jesus. From the beginning, there has been a deep conviction that their lives were set apart to serve the Church and help people truly know and follow Christ.


Over the years, that call continued to grow as they faithfully served in the local church discipling people, investing in relationships, and giving their lives to see others encounter Jesus. Along the way, the Lord began to make something clear in their hearts:

They were called to plant and build a church centered on the presence of God, formed as a spiritual family, and devoted to fulfilling the mission of Jesus.


Recognizing the grace and calling on their lives, their sending church and leaders laid hands on them and sent them to Tennessee with a clear mandate to establish a church anchored in Jesus Christ and devoted to helping people daily know and follow Him.


Blake carries a deep passion for making disciples, preaching the Word of God with conviction, and equipping God's people to live on mission with Jesus. With an apostolic grace and a shepherd’s heart, he longs to see healthy churches established, leaders raised up, and communities transformed through the power of the gospel.


Emily carries a beautiful pastoral and prophetic grace. She has a deep love for prayer, family, and creating environments where people can encounter the presence of God and experience the healing and wholeness found in Christ.


Their burden is to see lives transformed by daily knowing and following Jesus, and to see the Kingdom of God advance as heaven touches earth and Christ is made known in every place.

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OUR CULTURE

At Anchor, our Vision, Mission, Values, DNA and Standards of Leadership make up the four elements of our culture. It is what we see, what we do, how we live, who we are and who we empower.

What We See

vision

to see lives transformed by daily knowing and following christ

to see lives transformed

 by daily knowing and following christ.

What We Do

mission

we exist to

make christ known by the presence of god, with the people of god, for the purpose of god

we exist to

make christ known by the presence of god, with the people of god, for the purpose of god.

How We Live

our values

  • TRUST: LEAN IN

    Jesus never avoided hard conversations; He leaned in. We follow Jesus' example by leaning into hard conversations to build trust with each other and strengthen our relationships. When this is done in a Biblical way, these hard moments draw us closer together, not push us apart.


    MATTHEW 18:15-20, MATTHEW 5:24

  • Authenticity: BE REAL

    Looking perfect is not the goal, being authentic is. We desire to be known in genuine relationships where we are honest & vulnerable with each other, but led by the Spirit of God in the process. This creates an environment where were are completely transparent and fully embraced.


    2 CORINTHIANS 11:27-30, 2 CORINTHIANS 12:19

  • HONOR: GOD'S EYES

    Honor is seeing people with God's eyes, valuing them as He does, creating freedom and safety that reflect our identity in His Kingdom. It's about guiding ourselves, not controlling others.


    1 SAMUEL 2:30, ROMANS 12:10, 1 PETER 2:17, MATTHEW 4:1-11, ISAIAH 29:13, MARK 6:1-6, PROVERBS 3:9-10

  • CONNECTION: CLOSE THE GAP

    Connection is about building deep, heart-to-heart relationships where we share life, offer support, hold each other accountable and grow together in Christ, ensuring everyone feels known and valued.

  • HEALTH: INSIDE OUT

    Health means putting God first, being whole in body, mind, and spirit, and leading from a place of strength and authenticity. God desires us to live from the inside out. We remain healthy by daily intimacy with the Lord, putting family first, honoring the sabbath, and pursuing righteousness. 


    MATTHEW 6:33, PROVERBS 3:5-8

  • GENEROSITY: OPEN HANDED

    Generosity is how we show God's love. We give freely of our time, talents, and resources to bless others and honor God. Our service is worship to God.


    ACTS 20:35, 1 TIMOTHY 6:18-19, 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7, ROMANS 13:8

  • CELEBRATION: TESTIFY

    Celebration is about staying aware of God's blessings, allowing us to always live with gratitude and joy. Small or big we choose to take moments to celebrate what the Lord has done. We remember that God is always working.


    ROMANS 15:5-7, 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16, HEBREWS 10:24-25

  • STEWARDSHIP: IT IS THE LORDS

    We see everything we have as a gift from God, and we manage it well to honor Him and bless others. Through good stewardship, we bring glory to God.


    MATTHEW 25:14-30, 1 KINGS 3:16-28, PSALMS 24:1

  • COMMITMENT: ALL IN

    We’re all-in, loyal, and follow through no matter what. We stick together and never give up. 

  • Empowerment: PASS THE BATON

    Empowerment is about helping each person live out their God-given purpose. No one sits on the sidelines; everyone is equipped and released to fulfill their God-given potential.


    EXODUS 18:13-26, JAMES 4:10, PSALM 25:9

  • Communication: EAR TO EAR

    Healthy communication is about listening, speaking with clarity, and being responsive. It's how we show we care and how we build trust and move forward together as a community.


    ROMANS 14:19, JAMES 1:19

  • Feedback: LETS GROW

    Feedback is a gift that helps us grow and develop. By being open to correction and encouragement, we allow ourselves and others to be shaped into who God has called us to be, never remain idle, so we can fully live out God's purpose for our lives.

     

    PROVERBS 1:5, PROVERBS 19:20, JAMES 1:9

  • EXCELLENCE: IT IS FOR HIM

    Excellence is doing our very best in everything, knowing that we serve Jesus and represent Him in all we do. Excellence is not performance rather choosing to please God with our all.


    COLOSSIANS 3:23-24, DANIEL 6:3, EXODUS 31:1-11

Who We Are

OUR DNA

As a church, we don’t just give God a part of the room, but we give Him the whole room. We desire to see God move powerfully in our midst. Our primary calling is to minister to Him through worship, prayer, and obedience to His voice. In His presence, it is easy to hear His voice. In His presence people are transformed and cities are transformed for His glory. We believe when we gather in Jesus name He promises to be in our midst. As a house, we believe in miracles, signs, and wonders. As we make His presence a priority, the first step to this is making Jesus Lord. We believe that His leadership is perfect, and we have said YES to Him being Lord in our lives and church family. We believe that He loves to manifest His glory where He is made Lord.
01/ Presence of God and the leadership of Jesus

Family goes beyond biological relations. Family is defined by who we do life with. It consists of who we are (our spiritual DNA), what we do (we minister to Jesus), and where we are going, TOGETHER. We encourage everyone in our church community help create, participate in, and take ownership of the ministries of the church in ways that are consistent with the gifts and passions that God has given every one of them.
02/ People of God

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, that everyone may be complete, equipped for every good work. As a church, we are submitted to God's written word.
03/ Precepts of God

Prayer is not something we do as a church community, it’s who we are. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah when he said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” Intimacy with God is impossible without prayer. We are a house that ministers to the Lord, morning, noon, and night.
04/ Prayer’s of God’s people

The Word of God

The Bible is our final authority for faith and life.

We believe God speaks through His Word, and we submit our lives to what He has revealed.

At Anchor Church we are:

• Scripture-anchored, not opinion-driven
• committed to biblical teaching
• devoted to learning and obeying God’s Word

How this looks in practice

• We preach the Bible faithfully
• We read Scripture personally and together
• We allow the Word of God to shape our thinking and decisions
01/ SCRIPTURE

The Presence of God

God’s presence is central to everything we do.

We gather not just for teaching or community, but to encounter the living God.

How this looks in practice

• We worship passionately
• We expect God to move among us
• We prioritize intimacy with God over performance
02/ PRESENCE

The Prayers of the People

Prayer is the foundation of our dependence on God.

We believe nothing of eternal value happens apart from prayer.

How this looks in practice

• We pray personally and corporately
• We seek God for direction before making decisions
• We intercede for our city and the lost
03/ PRAYER

The Family of God

The church is not an event we attend but a spiritual family we belong to.

We believe genuine relationships are essential for discipleship and spiritual growth.

How this looks in practice

• We share life together
• We care for one another
• We build relationships marked by love, honesty, and commitment
04/ FAMILY

The Kingdom of God

Jesus is Lord, and His kingdom shapes everything we do.

Our lives are not centered around ourselves but around the reign and rule of Christ.

How this looks in practice

• We live in obedience to Jesus
• We pursue righteousness and holiness
• We align our priorities with God’s eternal purposes
05/ KINGDOM

The Mission of God

The church is sent into the world with the gospel.

We exist not only for ourselves but for those who do not yet know Christ.

How this looks in practice

• We share the gospel boldly
• We invite people into community
• We actively reach our city
06/ MISSION

Discipleship

Following Jesus is a lifelong journey of spiritual formation.

We believe every believer is called to grow in maturity and become more like Christ.

How this looks in practice

• We disciple others intentionally
• We pursue spiritual growth and transformation
• We help people move from belief to obedience
07/ FORMATION

Faithful Leadership

Everything we have belongs to God, and we are called to steward it faithfully.

This includes our time, gifts, influence, and responsibilities.

How this looks in practice

• We serve with excellence
• We lead with humility
• We take responsibility for what God has entrusted to us
08/ STEWARDSHIP

Who We Empower

OUR STANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP

OUR STANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP

DAILY INTIMACY WITH LORD

There is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus - but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. We disciple people by helping them discover how they best connect with God and by teaching them to access the presence of God on a daily basis. We empower people who prioritize their relationship with God!


MATTHEW 6:7-15, PROVERBS 8:34, JOHN 15:4,

1 SAMUEL 3:10

SERVANTHOOD

Our service is worship to God. The best leaders are the best followers. We live to share our lives with people not take from people. At Anchor you may not find a platform but you will find His heart and His ways.



ROMANS 12, MATTHEW 20:26,

1 THESSALONIANS 2:8

TITHE

We honor the Lord with the tithe.

With joy, we give to God our first and our best.


GENESIS 14:19-20, PROVERBS 3:9-10, MALACHI 3:8-10, MATTHEW 23:23-24

UNITY

The favor of God is found in unity.

Our desire is to be in perfect unity

with the Holy Spirit, which brings us into unity with one another!

We understand that unity

pleases the Lord.



PSALM 133, EPHESIANS 4:2-6

FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is not optional. When you stop forgiving, you stop spiritually growing. We are never more like Jesus than when we are forgiving.


EPHESIANS 4:32, MATTHEW 6:14-15, COLOSSIANS 3:13

OUR BELIEFS

Our beliefs focus on one main belief, the person Jesus Christ. We seek to gather around Jesus and not around anything else. Through that Person, His presence, and His unconditional love, we build and establish all of our beliefs.

  • 01/ We believe Jesus is the Son of God

    Jesus Christ is eternally God. He was together with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning, and all things were made through Him. For man’s redemption, He left heaven and became incarnate by the Holy Spirit through the virgin Mary; henceforth, He is forever one Christ with two natures—God and man—in one person.

  • 02/ We believe The Bible is the Word of God

    We affirm that the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is the only infallible, inspired Word of God and that its authority is ultimate, final, and eternal. It cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded. The Bible is the source of all doctrine, instruction, correction, and reproof. It contains all that is needed for guidance in godliness and practical Christian conduct.

  • 03/ We believe in the Person, gifts, and move of the Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord, and giver of life, who was active in the Old Testament and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. He empowers the saints for service and witness, cleanses man from the old nature, and conforms us to the image of Christ. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, after conversion, releases the fullness of the Spirit and is evidenced by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

  • 04/ We Believe in Biblical Marriage

    We believe in unconditional love for everyone while remaining unwavering in our loyalty to God’s Holy Word.  We believe that because God our Creator established marriage as a sacred institution between one man and one woman, the idea that marriage is a covenant only between one man and one woman has been the traditional definition of marriage for all of human history ("Traditional Definition of Marriage"). Because of the longstanding importance of the Traditional Definition of Marriage to humans and their relationships and communities, and, most importantly, the fact that God has ordained that marriage be between one man and one woman, as clearly conveyed in God's inerrant Scriptures, including for example in Matthew 19:4-6 where in speaking about marriage Jesus referred to the fact that "he which made them at the beginning made them male and female," the Church hereby creates this policy, which shall be known as the "Marriage Policy."

  • 05/ The Trinity

    It is the testimony of both the Old and New Testaments and of the Christian Church that God is both One and Triune. The biblical revelation testifies that there is only one God and that He is eternally existent in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.


    2 CORINTHIANS 13:14  |  JOHN 1:14  |  MATTHEW 28:19  |  MATTHEW 3:16-17

  • 06/ God the Father

    God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things, and He created the universe in love. He created man in His own image for fellowship and called man back to Himself through Christ after the rebellion and fall of man.


    2 TIMOTHY 3:16  |  HEBREWS 4:12  |  1 PETER 1:23-25  | 2 PETER 1:19-21

  • 07/ The Son Jesus

    Jesus Christ is eternally God. He was together with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning, and through Him all things were made. For man’s redemption, He left heaven and became incarnate by the Holy Spirit through the virgin Mary; henceforth, He is forever one Christ with two natures—God and man—in one person.


    JOHN 1:1-14  |  ROMANS 1:1-4  |  JOHN 3:16  |  MATTHEW 28:18-20  |  JOHN 14:5-14  |  JOHN 10:22-39  |  GALATIANS 4:1-7  |  HEBREWS 4:14-16  |  LUKE 1:26-38  |  MATTHEW 1:18-24  |  1 TIMOTHY 2:5-6

  • 08/ The Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life, who was active in the Old Testament and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. He empowers the saints for service and witness, cleanses man from the old nature and conforms us to the image of Christ. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, subsequent to conversion, releases the fullness of the Spirit and is evidenced by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.


    1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11  |  LUKE 11:13  |  JOHN 7:37-39, 14:16,17, 16:7-14  |  ACTS 2:1-18

  • 09/ The Holy Scriptures (Bible)

    We affirm that the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is alone the only infallible, inspired Word of God, and that its authority is ultimate, final, and eternal. It cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded in any regard. The Bible is the source of all doctrine, instruction, correction, and reproof. It contains all that is needed for guidance in godliness and practical Christian conduct.


    2 TIMOTHY 3:16  |  HEBREWS 4:12  |  1 PETER 1:23-25  |  2 PETER 1:19-21

  • 10/ The Atonement

    Christ’s vicarious death on the cross paid the penalty for the sins of the whole world, but its benefits are only applicable to those who receive Jesus as their personal Savior. Healing—body, soul, and spirit—and all of God’s provisions for His saints, are provided for in the atonement, but these must be appropriated.


    ACTS 4:12  |  ROMANS 4:1-9, 5:1-11  |  EPHESIANS 1:3-14

  • 11/ The Fall of Man

    We believe that man, in his natural state, is a sinner- lost, undone, without hope, and without God. As God’s most precious creation, God gave his very best for each and every human to ever be born, but it is up to each individual to receive Him.


    ROMANS 3:19-23  |  GALATIANS 3:22  |  EPHESIANS 2:1,2,12

  • 12/ The Baptism of The Holy Spirit

    We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit, with the primary evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, is for all believers as promised by John the Baptist, Jesus, and Peter. The fulfillment of this promise was witnessed by early disciples of Christ and operates in many present-day disciples of Jesus Christ.


    1 CORINTHIANS 14  |  MATTHEW 3:11  |  ACTS 1:4-8  |  ACTS 2:38-41  |  ACTS 2:4, 10:44-47, 19:1-6

  • 13/ Salvation

    The Word of God declares clearly that salvation is a free gift of God, based on the merits of the death of His Son, and is appropriated by faith. Salvation is effected by personal repentance, belief in the Lord Jesus (justification), and personal acceptance of Him into one’s life as Lord and Savior (regeneration). The new life in Christ includes the privileges of adoption and inheritance in the kingdom of God’s beloved Son. Salvation is an act of free will in response to God’s personal love for mankind. It is predestined only in the sense that God, through His omniscience, foreknew those who would choose Him. It is secure in the eternal, unchanging commitment of God who does not lie and is forever the same. Salvation should produce an active lifestyle of loving obedience and service to Jesus Christ our Savior.


    ACTS 4:12  |  ROMANS 4:1-9, 5:1-11  |  EPHESIANS 1:3-14

  • 14/ Christian Life

    We believe that the Scriptures portray the life of the saint in this world to be one of balance between what is imputed to us as Christians and what is imparted to us according to our faith and maturity. Hence, God’s provision for His children is total, and the promises are final and forever. The shortcomings of the individual and of the Church are because of the still progressing sanctification of the saints. The Christian life is filled with trials, tests, and warfare against a spiritual enemy. For those abiding in Christ until their deaths or His return, the promises of eternal blessing in the presence of God are assured. To remain faithful through all circumstances of life requires dependence upon the Holy Spirit and a willingness to die to personal desires and passions.


    MATTHEW 7:21; 16:27  |  ROMANS 12:1-3  |  2 CORINTHIANS 6:17  |  GALATIANS 6:14  |  EPHESIANS 5:11  |  COLOSSIANS 3:17  |  REVELATION 20:12

  • 15/ The Church

    The goal of the Church is to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples of all nations and helping people grow into maturity in Christ (Matthew 28:19–20; Ephesians 4:11–13).


    We believe that Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to the Church to equip believers for the work of ministry and to build up the Body of Christ. These ministry gifts help strengthen, guide, and mobilize the Church so that every follower of Jesus can grow, serve, and live out their calling.


    We believe the local church is led by elders (also called overseers or pastors), who are responsible for shepherding, teaching, and providing spiritual oversight to the body of Christ (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; Acts 14:23). Elders lead under the authority of Christ, who is the Head of the Church.


    At Anchor Church, we practice singular headship and plural eldership. We believe God raises up a lead pastor who carries the primary vision and direction for the church, while elders serve together in unity, shared responsibility, and mutual accountability to shepherd the church faithfully.


    We also affirm the role of deacons, who serve the church through practical ministry and support the work of the elders, helping care for the needs of the body and protect the unity of the church (Acts 6:1–7; 1 Timothy 3:8–13).


    We believe the Church is a Spirit-led community where every believer is called to know Jesus, grow in maturity, and participate in the mission of God as we build the Church together.



    MATTHEW 16:18; 28:19–20  |  ACTS 2:42–47; 14:23 |  EPHESIANS 2:19–22; 4:11–13  |  1 TIMOTHY 3:1–13 | TITUS 1:5–9  |  1 PETER 5:1–4

  • 16/ Divine Healing

    We believe God has used doctors, medicines, and other natural means as channels of healing; however, we also believe divine healing is provided for believers in the atonement made by Jesus’ blood shed on the cross. We believe divine healing may be received by the laying on of hands by the elders, by the prayer of an anointed person gifted by the Holy Spirit for healing the sick, or by a direct act of receiving this provision by faith.


    ISAIAH 53:5  |  1 PETER 2:24  |  JAMES 5:14-16  |  1 CORINTHIANS 12:9  |  MARK 11:23,24

  • 17/ Baptism & Communion (Ordinances)

    The Word of God enjoins on the Church two perpetual ordinances of the Lord Jesus Christ. The first, baptism, is the outward sign of what God has already done in the individual’s life and is a testimony to all that the person now belongs to Jesus. It is identification with Jesus and is effected in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Lord’s Supper is a commemoration of the death of the Lord and is done in remembrance of Him until He comes again; it is a sign of our participation in Him. Both institutions are restricted to those who are believers.


    MATTHEW 28:19  |  1 CORINTHIANS 11:24-26

  • 18/ Eschatology

    We affirm the bodily, personal, second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the saints, the millennium, and the final judgment. The final judgment will determine the eternal status of both the saints and the unbelievers, determined by their relationship to Jesus Christ. We affirm with the Bible the final state of the new heavens and the new earth.


    MATTHEW 23:39  |  ROMANS 11:15  |  ACTS 1:10,11  |  1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18  |  2 THESSALONIANS 1:7-10  |  JAMES 5:8  |  REVELATION 1:7  |  JOHN 14:2,3  |  ROMANS 8:34  |  JOHN 5:24-30  |  JUDE 5-7  |  2 CORINTHIANS 5:6-10  |  1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5  |  MATTHEW 25:31-46  |  REVELATION 20:11-15  |  ACTS 1:10, 11  |  1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18  |  2 THESSALONIANS 1:7-10  |  JAMES 5:8  |  REVELATION 1:7

  • 19/ Heaven & Hell

    We believe Scripture clearly speaks on the doctrines of eternal punishment for the unsaved and eternal salvation and complete happiness for the saved — a literal hell for the unsaved and literal Heaven for the saved.


    MATTHEW 25:34,41,46  |  LUKE 16:19-31  |  JOHN 14:1-3  |  REVELATION 20:11-15

A People AnchoreD

in the Presence

of God

We believe God created us for His presence, to do life with family, and to live on mission! Follow social media for updates on our gatherings, prayer sets, small groups, and so much more. We would love for you to partner with us as we pursue the presence of God.