Welcome to Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Christian Church
Passion for God. A Heart for People.
Sunday Main Service
10:45 AM
Worship & the Word
Location
Maryville, TN
Visitors are welcome to come right at 10:45 AM for the main service.
A Personal Church
We are eager to meet you. At Meadowbrook we welcome everyone who is seeking a community of faith and a deeper relationship with God. There are no special clothes to wear, no insignificant people, no questions to avoid asking, and no limits on God’s love.
Optional Sunday morning activities begin at 10:00 AM, and 10:30–10:45 AM is a relaxed time to arrive, meet people, and get settled before the main service.
What to Expect
Passion for God, a Heart for People.
A welcoming church where you can come as you are
We are eager to meet you. At Meadowbrook we welcome everyone who is seeking a community of faith and a deeper relationship with God.
Here there are no special clothes to wear, no insignificant people, no questions to avoid asking, and no limits on God’s love.
Sunday Main Service
Worship & the Word at 10:45 AM
Optional Sunday
10:00–10:30 AM adult prayer meeting and children's classes
Thursday
Discussion group from 7:00–8:00 PM
First Sunday
Monthly fellowship meal
From 10:30–10:45 AM there is relaxed time to arrive, meet people, and get settled before the main service begins, so first-time visitors are welcome to come right at 10:45 AM if that is easiest.
Welcome Video
Hear a welcome directly from Meadowbrook Christian Church.
New Here?
Start with a visit, then find your place
If you are visiting Meadowbrook for the first time, the best place to start is our Visit page. If you would like to learn how families, starters, believers, and fellowship life connect at Meadowbrook, our Connect page will help you take the next step.
• Visitors are welcome to come at 10:45 AM for the main service
• 10:30–10:45 AM is a relaxed time to arrive and get settled
• Thursday evenings offer a helpful setting for questions and discussion
Fellowship
A good place to begin meeting people
Shared time together helps people begin building real relationships at Meadowbrook.
Church Life
A welcoming church where people are known
Meadowbrook is a personal church community where families, children, and adults can grow in faith together.
• Children are welcome
• Shared meals and monthly potlucks help people know one another
• Thursday discussion group creates space for honest questions and conversation
Real Community
Warm, personal church life
Real relationships, shared meals, and personal church life help Meadowbrook feel welcoming and genuine.
Watch Meadowbrook
Hear Pastor Matt before you visit
If you are exploring Christianity, looking for a church home, or simply want to get a feel for Meadowbrook before visiting in person, our videos are a great place to start.
You can watch sermons, doctrine teaching, and biblical reflections on important issues as our video library continues to grow.
This gives first-time visitors a simple way to hear Pastor Matt’s teaching style and get more comfortable before walking through the door.
Featured Sermon
What Does the Old Testament Really Teach About Slavery?
Watch Pastor Matt Hixson walk through one of the most difficult questions many people have when reading the Bible, and how Christians should think carefully and biblically about it.
Video Library
Browse the growing Meadowbrook video library for sermons, Bible teaching, and future videos on doctrine and social issues.
Location
Easy to find in Maryville
Meadowbrook Christian Church is located at 2332 Grove St in Maryville, Tennessee, and is convenient for visitors from Maryville, Alcoa, and the surrounding Blount County area.
Parking is straightforward, and our smaller size helps your first visit feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.
Leadership
Meet the people serving Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Christian Church is served by Pastor Matt Hixson and Hope Hixson. If you would like to learn more about the church and its leadership, we invite you to visit the Leadership page.
Pastor
Matt Hixson
Matt Hixson is a 1991 and 1999 graduate of Johnson University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Bible, New Testament, and Missions. He also holds a master’s in education from the University of Tennessee.
He served as a missionary in China from 1992-2001 and 2017-2019 and was a professor at Johnson University from 2003-2017.
Worship Leader
Hope Hixson
Hope has a bachelor’s degree in Bible and elementary education from Johnson University and a master’s in education from the University of Tennessee.
She has been married to Matt for over thirty-five years and during that time they have been partners in various ministries.