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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Watch Yourself	Neal Thornton	April 18, 2021	Watch
The Fundamentals (Part Two)	Neal Thornton	April 11, 2021	Watch
The Fundamentals (Part Two)	Neal Thornton	April 11, 2021	Watch
Sunrise Service Message 2021	Neal Thornton	April 4, 2021	Watch
Money Deceives	Neal Thornton	April 4, 2021	Watch
Justice Served	Neal Thornton	April 2, 2021	Watch
The Fundamentals (Part One)	Neal Thornton	March 28, 2021	Watch
Money Reveals	Neal Thornton	March 28, 2021	Watch
Money Matters	Neal Thornton	March 21, 2021	Watch
On Those Who Depart	Neal Thornton	March 14, 2021	Watch
Faith Over Fear: A Year Later	Neal Thornton	March 14, 2021	Watch
Behave Yourself	Neal Thornton	March 7, 2021	Watch
The Parable of the Lost Son (Part 3)	Neal Thornton	March 7, 2021	Watch
The Parable of the Lost Son (Part 2)	Neal Thornton	February 28, 2021	Watch
The Deacon and His Wife	Neal Thornton	February 28, 2021	Watch

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Neal Thornton - June 16, 2024

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