Ever driven past that striking blue church in Morristown and wondered what goes on inside? Pastor Sonny Thomas of Peace Free Will Baptist Church joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to shatter misconceptions about church communities and share how they're creating a welcoming space for everyone in the Lakeway area.
Celebrating nearly 40 years of ministry next to Walter State Community College, this congregation isn't your stereotypical church. With a roadside sign explicitly welcoming veterans, first responders, and bikers, they're putting actions behind their inclusive message. Pastor Thomas recounts how the Christian Motorcycle Association recently showed up for Sunday service after noticing this invitation—a testament to their authentic outreach approach.
The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Pastor Thomas shares remarkable stories of faith and healing. When doctors gave both his father and mother-in-law terminal diagnoses with weeks to live, he chose aggressive treatment over hospice care. Against medical expectations, both have recovered and returned to independent living. These powerful testimonies reflect the pastor's core message: "We don't preach self, we preach Jesus." It's this Christ-centered focus that drives everything from their Sunday services to their community outreach initiatives.
Whether you're church-shopping, spiritually curious, or simply interested in connecting with a vibrant local community, Peace Free Will Baptist Church welcomes you as you are. Find them at 600 South Davy Crockett Parkway, visit peacefwbchurch.org, or join their Sunday services at 10:30 AM to experience firsthand how this congregation is redefining what church community means in Morristown.