Listing Policy

Last updated: March 2026

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Our Statement of Faith

McMinn Churches lists congregations that worship Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, affirm the Holy Trinity — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit — and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection as the only path to salvation. This includes all mainstream Christian denominations serving McMinn County, Tennessee.

✅ Qualifies for Listing

✝Worships Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

✝Affirms the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

✝Preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ

✝Accepts the Bible as the Word of God

✝Operates as a Christian congregation in McMinn County

✝All Christian denominations — Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Catholic, Lutheran, and others

🚫 Does Not Qualify

✗Organizations that deny Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

✗Groups that deny the Holy Trinity

✗Non-Christian religious organizations

✗Groups that do not preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ

✗Organizations that do not identify as a Christian church or congregation

1. Purpose of This Directory

McMinn Churches is a Christ-centered, non-profit ministry dedicated to connecting people with Christian congregations across McMinn County, Tennessee. This directory exists to make local churches visible and accessible to those whom God is drawing to worship.

All listing decisions are made in accordance with our Statement of Faith above and at the sole discretion of McMinn Churches Ministry.

2. Right to Refuse or Remove

McMinn Churches Ministry reserves the right to refuse, decline, remove, or unpublish any church listing at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion. Submission of a listing does not guarantee publication.

We reserve the right to remove any listing that we determine, in our sole judgment, does not meet our faith-based standards or is otherwise inconsistent with the mission of this ministry.

3. Submission and Accuracy

All submitted listings are reviewed by our admin team before being published. By submitting a church listing, you confirm that:

The church is a Christian congregation that meets our Statement of Faith above
The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge
You have a legitimate connection to or knowledge of the church being submitted

4. Geographic Scope

McMinn Churches currently lists Christian congregations located in or primarily serving McMinn County, Tennessee — including the communities of Athens, Etowah, Englewood, Niota, Riceville, Calhoun, and Delano. Additional communities may be added as the ministry grows.

5. No Endorsement

Listing a church in this directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or affiliation by McMinn Churches Ministry. We encourage you to visit and evaluate any congregation for yourself. McMinn Churches is not responsible for the beliefs, practices, or conduct of any listed church beyond the general faith-based qualifications above.

6. Updates and Changes

We reserve the right to update this Listing Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued listing in the directory constitutes acceptance of the current policy.