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).

1 John 4:10

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Gospel Ministry: Leaving a Kingdom Impact on a Community	Neal Thornton	June 30, 2024	Watch
Gospel Man: Aiming for Maturity under the Grace of God	Neal Thornton	June 16, 2024	Watch
Gospel Message: Understanding the Good News of Jesus	Neal Thornton	June 2, 2024	Watch
Saul’s Ministry Debut	Neal Thornton	May 26, 2024	Watch
The Better Ananias	Neal Thornton	May 19, 2024	Watch
Mary: Every Mother’s Model	Neal Thornton	May 12, 2024	Watch
The Conversion of Saul	Neal Thornton	May 5, 2024	Watch
Who Touched Me?	Neal Thornton	May 5, 2024	Watch
The Mission and Vision of the Local Church	Neal Thornton	April 28, 2024	Watch
How Many Loaves Do You Have?	Neal Thornton	April 28, 2024	Watch
The Ethiopian Eunuch: True Conversion	Neal Thornton	April 21, 2024	Watch
Do You Want To Be Healed?	Neal Thornton	April 21, 2024	Watch
Simon the Magician: False Conversion	Neal Thornton	April 14, 2024	Watch
What Do You Want Me To Do For You?	Neal Thornton	April 14, 2024	Watch
The Church Scattered	Neal Thornton	April 7, 2024	Watch

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