Dr. Neal Thornton

Senior Pastor

Neal Thornton has served as our Senior Pastor since May 2017. He opens and proclaims the Word of God with boldness through expository preaching and teaching that provides the church with a greater understanding of God’s Word. Neal believes the Gospel can be summed up in a simple phrase - God saves sinners. (Romans 5:8) He will quickly tell you, “CBC is in the people business.” They are in love with Jesus and His mission to transform people from the inside-out. They desire and seek authentic relationships, they love serving together, and they’re always looking to invite someone new to join them.

These qualities of Coats Baptist were attractive to Neal and his wife, Ashley, as they followed God’s call to North Carolina. Neal and Ashley have three precious children, Emma, Matthew, and John, and a golden retriever named Beau. In his spare time, you may find Neal running, enjoying a round of golf, or pulling for the Tennessee Vols.

Before Neal’s call to ministry, he received his B.A. in Geography from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and served as a US Marine in Iraq from 2006-2007. Following his call to ministry, Neal served on staff at a church in Knoxville, TN and was the Senior Pastor for a church in Kentucky. He is also a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (PhD).

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Part One: Purpose of the Church	Neal Thornton	October 3, 2021	Watch
The Parable of the Tenants	Neal Thornton	September 12, 2021	Watch
Do Not Be Ashamed (Part Two)	Neal Thornton	September 5, 2021	Watch
The Authority of Christ	Neal Thornton	September 5, 2021	Watch
Do Not Be Ashamed (Part One)	Neal Thornton	August 29, 2021	Watch
Why Should I Be Baptized?	Neal Thornton	August 29, 2021	Watch
Fan the Flame	Neal Thornton	August 22, 2021	Watch
Jesus in Jerusalem	Neal Thornton	August 22, 2021	Watch
The King on His Colt	Neal Thornton	August 15, 2021	Watch
Deacons: Suited for Service	Neal Thornton	August 8, 2021	Watch
God's Love for the Lost	Neal Thornton	July 18, 2021	Watch
The Parable of the Ten Minas	Neal Thornton	July 11, 2021	Watch
Jesus and Zacchaeus	Neal Thornton	July 4, 2021	Watch
The Blind Beggar Believes	Neal Thornton	June 27, 2021	Watch
God's Man	Neal Thornton	June 20, 2021	Watch

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Neal Thornton - June 16, 2024

Gospel Man: Aiming for Maturity under the Grace of God

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