Welcome to Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church
Step inside a congregation where faith meets neighbor-love every day. From weekly worship and Bible study to food drives and street-corner prayer, our heartbeat is simple: serve Christ by serving East Knoxville. Whether you’re searching for a church home, a place to heal, or just a warm meal and a smile, you’ll find open doors and open arms here on Fern Street.
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About us
Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church is a community-focused congregation rooted in faith and dedicated to serving East Knoxville. Through meaningful worship, active outreach, and impactful ministries, we're building connections and transforming lives. Join us as we grow together in faith, love, and action.
Pastor
Chris Battle
Pastor Chris Battle brings faith and community action together. A Morehouse College graduate with advanced degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Cincinnati Bible College, Pastor Battle has pastored churches in multiple cities, now leading Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church in Knoxville.
Known locally as a champion for justice, he founded Battlefield Farm and co-founded both the Eastside Sunday Market and Rooted East—initiatives focused on addressing food disparity and fostering community sustainability. He has also supported churches in launching their own gardens and has led citywide conversations on education, gun violence, and environmental stewardship.
He and his wife Tomma are dedicated parents to 19 children. At Fern Street, he continues to inspire us to live our faith beyond church walls—serving, growing, and building together.
Chris Battle
Our Sermons
Miss a service? Want to share a message? Catch our latest sermons anytime. Spirit-filled, real, and rooted in the Word—right here, whenever you need it.
Upcoming Events
At Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church, we believe ministry doesn’t stop at the sanctuary doors. That’s why our calendar features both church-hosted events and community gatherings happening throughout East Knoxville.
Contact us
Need directions? Want to learn more about the ministry? Have a community event to share? Use the form below or reach out directly—we’re here for our members and our neighborhood.
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