Our Mission

True life can only be found in Jesus Christ.

When Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” in John 14:6 we believe Him. From the moment you first find life in Christ, you will continually find life by engaging in Living Worship and Living to Gather. Then sharing life by Living Sent with the gospel.

We fulfill our mission through weekly worship environments for all ages where we read, pray and sing, relational connections in small groups and large worship gatherings, service opportunities inside the church, service opportunities outside the church — both locally and globally.

LifePoint’s History

LifePoint Church, originally founded in 1910 as First Baptist Church of Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee, has grown from a small congregation into a dynamic, multi-site church with a global reach. Over the past century, the church has remained steadfast in its mission to lead people to find life in Christ, adapting to the needs of its communities while staying rooted in the truth of Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

A Legacy of Growth in Tennessee

Starting with just 24 members, the church purchased its first building in 1915 and experienced steady growth, nearly doubling in size each decade. From 70 members in the 1930s, it grew to 150 in the 1940s and 1950s, 300–400 in the 1960s, 700–800 in the 1970s and 1980s, and 1,500 in the 1990s. Today, LifePoint’s Smyrna campus serves a vibrant community of 3,000, with hopes of continued growth by God’s grace. To accommodate this expansion, new buildings have been constructed, and the church has planted four additional campuses in the Nashville suburbs: Smyrna, Stewarts Creek, Riverdale, and Arrington.

From Tennessee to Brussels

In 2009, recognizing that the name “First Baptist of Smyrna” no longer reflected its growing international presence, the church rebranded as LifePoint Church to better communicate its mission of pointing people to Christ. This vision has extended beyond Tennessee, leading to church plants in Bangkok, Thailand, and Brussels, Belgium.

In 2011, missionaries Kyle and Amy Goen, supported by LifePoint Church, answered a call to plant a church in Brussels. They began with a small core group of believers, meeting first in Etterbeek, then Evere, and finally settling in Auderghem. LifePoint Brussels Church has been bilingual from the start, offering activities like Café Anglais and services translated into French. In 2023, LifePoint Brussels moved to separate English and French speaking gatherings to better serve the diverse congregation. The church has continued to grow and flourish as it proclaims God’s Word with conviction, clarity, and courage. 

An Enduring Legacy

LifePoint Church remains a multi-site congregation with a heart for local communities, nations, and the world. Through innovative practices and a culture that is real, relaxed, and relational, LifePoint fosters authentic life-change for individuals, families, and communities. As it builds on its century-long legacy, LifePoint continues to adapt to the needs of a changing world, trusting that God will use its members—just as He did the first 24 in Smyrna—to draw many to Him.

What We Believe

The Doctrinal Statements Adopted by LifePoint Church’s Board of Directors:

• The Baptist Faith and Message 2000

• The Danvers Statement on Biblcal Manhood & Womanhood

• The Nashville Statement on Biblical Sexuality