Question 1

Will there be childcare?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have child-care for K-3rd grade. The way our gatherings are designed, we want children in the Discovery, Reflection, and Integration time as soon as possible. Our time together is more interactive and engaging than a typical Sunday morning.

Question 2

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Come as you are.

Question 3

What are the worship service times and days?

Accepted Answer

We gather at 11 am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

Question 4

Do you offer communion, and at what age?

Accepted Answer

We typically reserve communion for our small gatherings, but on occasion, we will take communion for special days. It is up to the discretion of each family on what age is appropriate for their children.

Question 5

What is the church’s address and parking information?

Accepted Answer

We meet at Solid Grounds Coffee Shop, 189 S. Main St, Jellico, TN. Parking is available at Veterans' Park across the street.

Question 6

What are the Small Gatherings?

Accepted Answer

Small Gatherings A full expression of the church, closer to its original form (see Acts)Typically meet in homesOrganized around a calling to a specific group (missional communities)Or organized as a team of missionaries (distributive communities)Every member is actively involved in the mission

Question 7

What is the process for joining a small gathering?

Accepted Answer

Our Small Gatherings often meet privately in homes and other places all throughout the week. To join a small gathering is to become a member of our community. Think of our community more like a missional community. We would ask anyone interested in joining a small gathering to observe for 3-6 months, join us on mission in our city at some of our other Wells, and get to know the people before deciding.

Question 8

How do I become a member?

Accepted Answer

To join a small gathering is to become a member of our community. Think of our community more like a missional community. We would ask anyone interested in joining to observe for 3-6 months. We strongly encourage people to join us on mission in our city at some of our other Wells and get to know the people before deciding.  We want to get to know you and desire to equip you for the work of the ministry. Everyone in our community is active in our city, whether in a more organized fashion (at the Connection Center) or in their everyday lives (where they live, work, and play). We want disciples who make disciples. Mission is our organizing principle.

Question 9

What ministries or programs does Gem City Gathering offer?

Accepted Answer

The short answer, outside of childcare, Gem City Gathering does not offer any programs. What we do offer is a network of interconnected ministries called Wells. These Wells are Christ-centered environments that facilitate transformation. Our Wells were cultivated by members of our community through Springs of Life Network, which helps support each vision and mission. These Wells existed before Gem City Gathering was founded. Gem City grew out of a need for a deeper community while living on mission for Jesus. A place to be encouraged, equipped, and sent back out into the mission field. If you want more information, see the Home page and the About Us page for details.

Question 10

What is Gem City Gathering's mission, vision and values statement?

Accepted Answer

Mission Statement We exist to equip every believer to live as sent peoplein order to reach our neighborhoods, cities, and the world with the gospel. Vision Statement To reach sun scorched places with the living water ofChrist. Values As You Go (Missio Dei)  We are joining in Jesus’ mission Making Disciples (Imago Christi)  We are becoming like Jesus Crossing Boundaries (Imago Dei) We are following Jesus across allboundaries Obedience We are doing the things Jesus did