MINISTRIES
KIDS
We at The Grove are dedicated to serving your family by offering our best for your children. It is our honor to be a part of God's story for each and every child in our care and we hope that the trust you've shown is rewarded with Faith and Joy-filled Children that will thrive in every area of their precious lives... Spirit, Mind, and Body.
Our Kids Church gatherings are every Sunday, except the 1st Sunday of the month. We encourage our families to worship together on 1st Sundays for Family First Sundays in the main Auditorium.
Gathering Times:
Franklin - 9am
Nashville - 11am
Ministry Leader: Julia Swodeck
YOUTH
The Grove Youth Ministry is a space where middle and high school students can grow in faith, build real relationships, and feel empowered to live out who God created them to be.
We create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where students are encouraged to show up as their authentic selves. We want every young person to know they are seen, valued, and loved by God—and to begin seeing themselves the way He sees them, even at this young age.
Our goal is to walk alongside families as we help raise up a generation that loves God, loves people, and lives with purpose. Whether it’s through worship, small groups, service, or just showing up for life’s real moments, we’re here to grow together.
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Gathering Time:
Every Sunday during Worship, except on First Sunday
Franklin- 9 AM
Nashville- 11 AM
Ministry Leader: Minister Aubrey Lewis
Email: youth@thegrovenash.org
COLLEGE
The college ministry seeks to minister to the spiritual needs of college students. We provide a safe space where students can explore, deepen and live out their faith. College ministry meets for monthly gatherings and weekly small groups to help them connect and grow in their faith.
Ministry Leader:
MEN
We believe that iron sharpens iron and that we are at our best when we are in community with others. Our mission is to equip men to live out their faith, build up their homes and make an impact in their community. We seek to help men grow through intentional discipleship through our small groups and rich community through fellowship gatherings.
Ministry Leader: Josh Smith
WOMEN
The Women’s Ministry of The Grove exists to worship God through intentional connections, discipleship, and empowerment for women in the local and global communities. We seek to serve multi-generations by strengthening families, fostering supportive relationships, and promoting growth in Christ.
Ministry Leader: Kimberly "Brownie" Vaughn
MARRIAGE
The purpose of this ministry is to prepare and enrich engaged and married people such that their marriage will be a healthy one with both husbands and wives growing together as one. Increasing the rate of successful joy-filled marriages by providing couples with the necessary tools and skills to make it work. The Marriage Ministry is open to all Grove partner couples, couples of surrounding communities, and other couples through virtual connections.
Ministry Leaders: Deacon Greg and Mitzi Spring
Email: marriage@thegrovenash.org
YOUNG ADULTS
At The Grove we are committed to encouraging and equipping young adults to follow Jesus and make a meaningful impact in the world. Our young adult community (ages 18-35) provides a place for the young adults in our church to grow alongside other believers and live out their faith. It’s a safe place for everyone – from the believer who grew up in church to the skeptic who comes with questions. There’s a place for you here!
Ministry Leaders: DaMario and Jamicha Patterson
Email: youngadults@thegrovenash.org
SENIORS
The Seniors Ministry is a group of caring and sharing mature partners, striving to fulfill God’s promise to mankind, by providing a hand-up instead of a hand out to those in need through service, and activity. The seniors meet every 3rd Saturday at 11:00 AM through the month of November.
Ministry Leader: Rev. Margreat Smithson and Deacon Gwen Hamer
Email: seniors@thegrovenash.org
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.