Embracing a New Chapter: Our Move to Knoxville, Tennessee

After a tough three-year journey in South Georgia, my husband Josh and I felt a divine call that led us to embrace a new chapter in our lives. In May of 2023, we felt a clear release from God to seek what He had planned for us next. This spiritual journey brought us to Knoxville, Tennessee, where we now serve with love and dedication at Salem Baptist Church.

A Call to Serve

During our time in South Georgia, we faced moments of uncertainty about our path in ministry. A significant turning point was when I had two cancer scares, my sister and Josh’s Dad passed away, and Josh suffered a bicep injury and emergency surgery. Instead of slowing us down, God reaffirmed our calling to lead worship—a purpose we hold dear to our hearts. Throughout this period, we leaned heavily on prayer, seeking God’s guidance for our next steps. We journaled our prayers and, looking back, it's profoundly moving to see how each of those prayers was answered.

Our Prayers Answered

Our prayers were specific: We asked for a church community that would embrace our family, a pastor who would nurture and support our gifts, a peaceful home, and a ministry that shared our passion for worship. Most importantly, we wanted our children to feel at home and cherished. We are grateful to say that God has graciously responded to each of these requests.

Why Knoxville?

Since moving to Knoxville, we’ve rediscovered a vibrancy and community spirit that reminds us of our time in Atlanta. Knoxville is bustling with excellent restaurants and exciting activities, which we hadn't experienced in a while. This city has offered us a wonderful blend of urban living and a warm, welcoming community—traits that make us feel truly at home.

The Warmth of Knoxville

The kindness and openness of the people in Knoxville have profoundly touched us. It has been a long time since I've felt so authentically connected to who I was created to be. The community at Salem Baptist Church and the broader Knoxville area have gone above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and integrated into the fabric of the city.

A Lifetime Home

Knoxville is not just a stop along the way—it's our lifetime home. We are deeply in love with this city and the people who make it what it is. The support and love we've received have been overwhelming, and we are incredibly excited to give back to the community that has embraced us so wholeheartedly.

Thank you, Knoxville, for opening your arms to us. We are thrilled to call this beautiful city our home and to continue serving at Salem Baptist Church. Here’s to many years of joy, growth, and community in Knoxville, Tennessee—we are truly home!