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Athens, TN A Community for the Rest of Us
the Vine

Where You Already Belong

No dress code. No judgment. Just Jesus, community, and a lot of coffee.

01 / Editorial

We’re not your typical church.

Let’s be honest — a lot of people have been burned by church. Maybe you were told you didn’t look right, believe right, or fit the mold. Maybe you just never felt welcome walking through those doors.

The Vine exists because we believe the church was never meant to be a country club for the “good people.” It was meant to be a hospital for the broken, a family for the lonely, and a launchpad for the called.

We’re coders and carpenters, gamers and grandparents, bikers and baristas. We’ve got tattoos and theology degrees (sometimes both). We argue about tabs vs. spaces and predestination vs. free will. And we think that’s exactly what the early church looked like.

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

— Jesus, John 15:5
02 / Manifesto

What we’re built on.

Our roots go deep. We draw from a rich background of churches and movements that emphasize the Kingdom of God, Spirit-empowered worship, and the strong doctrinal foundation of the Assemblies of God’s “16 Fundamental Truths.” Here’s what that looks like in plain language.

  1. 01

    The Bible is our foundation

    Scripture is inspired, authoritative, and the foundation for everything we do and believe. It’s the ultimate guide.

  2. 02

    One God, three persons

    Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons. Not a committee. A community of perfect love.

  3. 03

    Jesus is the center

    Fully God, fully human. Born, crucified, risen, coming back. He’s the vine. We’re the branches. That’s not metaphor — that’s reality.

  4. 04

    We’re all broken

    Every human is created with dignity and value, and every human is broken by sin. No exceptions. No hierarchy of mess.

  5. 05

    Salvation changes everything

    Through faith in Jesus, anyone — anyone — can be forgiven, restored, and made new. No prerequisites. No entrance exam.

  6. 06

    The Spirit is active

    The Holy Spirit isn’t retired. Baptism in the Spirit, speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing — the gifts are alive and available today.

  7. 07

    The Kingdom is now

    God’s Kingdom isn’t just a future hope — it’s breaking in right now. We worship, serve, and live as Kingdom people today.

  8. 08

    Everyone has a calling

    Every believer is gifted and called. Not just pastors. You. Your gifts matter. Your voice matters. Your purpose is real.

Want to go deeper? We’re grounded in Kingdom Theology and the AG 16 Fundamental Truths. We’re happy to talk theology over coffee anytime.

03 / Field Guide

Find your people.

Church isn’t just Sunday. It’s Tuesday night gaming, Saturday morning rides, Wednesday coffee, and Thursday jams. A field guide to where the family meets.

N° 01 Friday Nights

Respawn

Gaming community. Console tournaments, tabletop RPGs, board games, LAN parties. All skill levels. Snacks provided, trash talk encouraged.

N° 02 Wednesday Mornings

Terminal

Code & Coffee. Devs, sysadmins, IT pros, and aspiring techies. Bring your laptop, grab some brew, and hack on projects together.

N° 03 Saturday Mornings

Iron Horse

Motorcycle fellowship. Weekend rides through the Ocoee and Hiwassee river valleys. All bikes welcome. Chrome optional, community required.

N° 04 Monthly Adventures

Basecamp

Outdoor adventures in the Ocoee region. Kayaking, hiking, climbing, camping. Because God built these mountains and we should probably explore them.

N° 05 Throughout the Week

Branches

Discipleship groups of 3-5 people. Go deep in Scripture, prayer, and real life. This is where transformation happens.

N° 06 Thursday Evenings

Amplified

Music & worship nights. Acoustic, electric, whatever moves you. Come play, sing, or just soak it in. All genres, all levels.

04 / Coordinates

Join the adventure.

When
Sundays at 10:30am
Worship, teaching, and community. Usually wraps up around noon. Coffee is always on. Dress code: wear clothes. That’s it.
Where
Athens, Tennessee
In the Athens metro area, in the heart of Southeast Tennessee’s Ocoee River region. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and adventure.
What to expect
  • Good coffee. Like, actually good.
  • Worship that ranges from intimate acoustic to full-band energy.
  • Teaching that’s real, applicable, and never boring.
  • People who are genuinely glad you showed up.
  • Zero pressure. No guilt trips. No passing the plate five times.
Plate I — The Ocoee Region, surveyed.
05 / Letters & Hellos

Say hello.

Got questions? Want to know more? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you. No automated responses — a real human will get back to you.

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