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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The Cross Before Him	Neal Thornton	June 13, 2021	Watch
The Picture and Pursuit of Godliness	Neal Thornton	June 6, 2021	Watch
It Will Cost You Everything	Neal Thornton	June 6, 2021	Watch
Kids and the Kingdom	Neal Thornton	May 30, 2021	Watch
Contentment Today	Neal Thornton	May 30, 2021	Watch
Pride and Prayer	Neal Thornton	May 23, 2021	Watch
Elders in the Church	Neal Thornton	May 23, 2021	Watch
Widows in the Church (Part Two)	Neal Thornton	May 16, 2021	Watch
Keep Praying	Neal Thornton	May 16, 2021	Watch
God's Favor For Your Family	Neal Thornton	May 9, 2021	Watch
Widows in the Church (Part One)	Neal Thornton	May 2, 2021	Watch
His Kingdom Come	Neal Thornton	May 2, 2021	Watch
The Ten Lepers	Neal Thornton	April 25, 2021	Watch
Family Rules	Neal Thornton	April 25, 2021	Watch
The Fundamentals (Part Three)	Neal Thornton	April 18, 2021	Watch

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Neal Thornton - June 16, 2024

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