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Experience a community of faith in the heart of downtown Nashville. All are welcome and invited to join us at 7th and Broad.
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Nashville First Baptist Church entrusts a body of lay leaders, called trustees, to collaborate with the members, pastors, staff, deacons and standing committees to oversee the work of the church. Voting is now underway. The Trustee Selection Committee hereby nominates and submits the following individuals for trustee service from January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028: Chuck Cagle, Melinda Cullen, and Bill McKee. Voting for nominated Trustees ends Friday, Dec. 5, at noon. Church members are encouraged to vote online or may request a written ballot from the church office. Results will be announced at the Dec. 7 Members’ Lunch. Click here for information about each candidate and to cast your vote.
Sermon Series:
Exodus:The God Who Draws Near – September 7-November 23, 2025
The book of Exodus takes its name from the Greek word exodos—“departure.” At its heart, it tells the story of God’s people being drawn out of slavery in Egypt and drawn into a covenant relationship with Him. The book is gospel in miniature. Exodus shows us that God saves sinners, not because of their strength or merit, but because of His steadfast love and faithfulness.
The story unfolds in three great movements: God rescues His people from bondage (Exodus 1–15), God forms them into His covenant people (16–24), and God dwells with them in glory-in-the-ordinary (25–40). Along the way, the contrast is striking: the mercy and faithfulness of God alongside the rebellion, grumbling, and idolatry of His people. Yet again and again, God draws near.
Our Vision
We exist to help connect Jesus to people, people to community, community to mission.
Our Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor Thomas West was called to Nashville First in 2023. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he grew up attending First Baptist Church of Montgomery. West’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University, a Master of Divinity in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology also from Southeastern. West began his ministry as a College and Equipping Pastor at Providence Church in Raleigh, NC where he also served as a Discipleship Pastor. Most recently served as the Founding Pastor of Redeemer Queen’s Park in London, England.
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Sunday Mornings
Nashville First’s Worship Gathering takes place on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary, featuring the powerful preaching of God’s Word and worship music.
Live-stream at 10:30 a.m. Sundays