Faith
Nashville Church Honors Legacy of Service
Faith Facts
- The Central Church of Christ, founded with the vision and generosity of A.M. Burton, marked its 100th anniversary with a celebration hosted at Lipscomb University.
- This congregation pioneered urban ministry, providing holistic care—medical, dental, and daily necessities—for Nashville’s neediest for decades.
- After years of legal battles over its property, the Burton family regained ownership of the historic building, highlighting faith-driven perseverance and unity.
Faith, generosity, and leadership were celebrated as former Central Church members, community guests, and Amy Grant—the great-granddaughter of A.M. Burton—gathered at Lipscomb University’s Spark campus for the congregation’s centennial.
The original church, born in 1925 through A.M. Burton’s dedication, became a living testament of Christian outreach, regularly serving Nashville’s poor and upholding biblical compassion.
“What we celebrate is the impact of a church. They were the hands and the feet and the mouthpiece of Jesus to the downtown community, to the rich and the powerful and to the poor and the down and out.”
– Scott Sager, special advisor for mission and ministry at Lipscomb University
The church experienced years of innovative service and spiritual dedication, both through its dynamic ministries and unwavering commitment to God’s Word, even as urban challenges and changing member demographics shaped its path.
“For a century, this congregation has been a living example of God’s handiwork. Men and women have been doing good works together across the city for years. We need followers of Christ who, like A.M. Burton and this congregation, are willing to be a light … and to serve with both humility and grace.”
– Candice McQueen, Lipscomb University President
The recent legal resolution allowed the Burton family and former members to reclaim their building, reminding the community of the power of faith-led action and the importance of preserving godly legacies.
“I think … his vision and all of the congregation of Central Church of Christ … all together, all of their small portion of events changed, bent history. In the total of all of our acts will be written the history of our generation. … We have to tell the story of people that have come before us.”
– Amy Grant
The Central congregation’s commitment gave practical expression to Christ’s call to serve others, reflecting the heart of Matthew 25:35—feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, and welcoming those in need.
This historic occasion encourages believers to honor the legacy of faithful servants and continue their work for God’s glory, serving Nashville and beyond with hope and compassion rooted in biblical principles.
Faith Facts
- Scripture teaches that no sin is beyond the reach of God’s grace when true repentance is present.
- Many women in church pews every Sunday silently carry the weight of past abortions without hearing explicit assurance of forgiveness.
- Christian teaching holds that silence from the pulpit on abortion can be misinterpreted as ongoing condemnation rather than an invitation to healing.
Every Sunday, women who have had abortions sit in church and hear that God forgives sin. But when abortion is never named, many conclude that the promise doesn’t include them, and they take the pastor’s silence as judgment.
Local congregations across the country are beginning to recognize this gap in ministry. Pastors are being urged to speak clearly about the forgiveness available through Christ for every sin, including abortion, so that women burdened by guilt may find hope rather than hidden condemnation.
“The blood of Jesus covers every sin that is confessed and forsaken,”
“Our churches must become places where women can bring their deepest regrets to the foot of the cross without fear.”
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Faith Facts
- Numbers 33 warns that tolerated issues become persistent thorns that trouble future generations.
- Scripture teaches that small financial problems grow into major burdens when left unaddressed.
- Christian stewardship calls believers to confront money challenges with faith and discipline rather than avoidance.
Small financial problems rarely stay small when ignored. They quietly expand until they disrupt peace, relationships, and even spiritual focus.
Numbers 33 delivers a direct warning about the dangers of leaving problems in place. The passage speaks of tolerating what should be removed, describing the result as “thorns in your sides.”
“What we tolerate today may trouble us tomorrow,” the teaching reminds readers who are tempted to delay action on debt, overspending, or poor financial habits.
The principle applies directly to household budgets and personal finances. A single unpaid bill or unexamined expense can grow into long-term strain if left unchecked.
Christian teaching emphasizes honest assessment of resources as an act of faithful stewardship. Avoiding the numbers does not make the problems disappear.
Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom through prayer and practical steps rather than hoping difficulties resolve on their own. Scripture consistently links diligence with blessing and avoidance with loss.
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Faith Facts
- Franklin Graham is bringing the Gospel to Manchester as part of his God Loves You Tour.
- The evangelist reports many young people in the United Kingdom are searching for answers only God can provide.
- The Manchester event is scheduled for Saturday.
Evangelist Franklin Graham is preparing to bring a clear Gospel message to thousands in Manchester this Saturday.
The upcoming stop is part of his God Loves You Tour across the United Kingdom.
Graham says he is seeing a growing hunger among young people for the hope and purpose that only faith in Jesus Christ can satisfy.
“People are searching.”
That spiritual search, he believes, opens a door for the timeless truth of the Gospel to be shared with fresh urgency.
The Manchester event will give local believers an opportunity to invite friends and family to hear the message of God’s love and salvation.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
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