Trust God
5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on our own understanding;
6In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV)
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WELCOME . . .
. . . to the Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church website! We are truly blessed by your presence and your participation in our virtual faith community. In Matthew 28: 19, Jesus gave us our mandate: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." (KJV) We are here on the web, and we are live at 2714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. in Knoxville, TN.
The Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Family
"There's a special place for You at Payne Avenue"
mission and aim statement
The Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church is committed to following Jesus and making disciples in Knoxville and beyond. We share the gospel, welcome people into God’s family through salvation and baptism, and teach them to live out Christ’s commands.
Our aim is to nurture a loving, growing, church community, trusting God’s constant presence as we bring His hope to our families, neighbors, and the world.