TCN | Just Looking...

Visiting a new church can be intimidating – even for people who have been around church their entire life. Will the people there be friendly… accepting? Will I fit in, or at least not stand out too much? What kind of things will be going on & what, if anything will be expected of me?

Well, we’d tell you not to worry, but we know you will anyway. Instead, we’ll try to lesson your anxiety by answering some frequently asked questions & telling you a little bit about TCN & the people that call it their church.

Sound good? OK, here you go:

Days, Times & Locations

Sunday at TCN:
9:15 am & 10:45 am – Sunday School: Not as scary as the word “school” implies - All are welcome to meet together in various small group settings to learn more about the Bible, discuss relevant topics & strengthen friendships.

9:15 am & 10: 45 am – Worship Service: This is the time every week we get together corporately to see friends, sing songs, spend time in prayer & learn about God. As a TCN-newbe, this is a great time to meet people & get the flavor of the church.

2:00 pm – Uncaged Motorcycle Ride: As it happens, many people at TCN are into bikes. If that describes you, we’d love to have you join us at the church for our weekly group ride. (Seasonal)

Sunday Evening, Various Locations:
The Gathering – Our student ministry, grades 6-12, integrates learning & serving God into a fast paced environment that will not only keep your child’s attention, but keep them coming back. CLICK HERE to see an up-to-date schedule of events.

Throughout the week, various times, various locations:
Home Groups: As TCN has grown larger, our focus has gotten much smaller. Home groups meet during the week, throughout the community & allow for personal openness, encouragement & growth that aren’t possible in a large group, traditional church setting. CLICK HERE to see an up-to-date listing of groups meeting & where & when you can join in.

Throughout the week, various times, various locations:
Special Groups: From Men’s & Ladies’ Groups to Prime Time (50 & older) Events, there are many constantly changing events happening each week in the life of the church. CLICK HERE to see an up-to-date calendar of TCN events taking place.

What does the church believe?
The Nazarene church espouses considerably conventional protestant evangelical doctrine (I just wanted to see how many big words I could use.) In other words: God loves the world, Jesus saves, hell is hot, forever is a really long time. For a more in-depth look at what we believe & why, Click Here.

What kind of people attend TCN… Will I fit it?
Yes! TCN is made up of people just like you, whether you’ve been in church your entire life or have never stepped foot in one. We come from all kinds of backgrounds and professions, blue collar, white collar…no collar. Come as you are & we’ll do the same.

What should I wear?
Wear what you feel comfortable wearing. On any given Sunday at TCN you’ll see people in jeans, shorts & T-shirts, & other people in suits & ties… in other words, wearing what they feel comfortable wearing. We do our best to be accepting of everyone… even those strange people who wear ties.

What can I expect from a Sunday Service?
Worried about snake handling & strychnine drinking? (a little church humor…don’t worry.) Sunday Worship Service is a great place for a TCN-newbe to meet people & get a feel for the church. If you’ve been in a protestant church before, the format will seem very familiar. Starting out with announcements & Praise & Worship singing led by our worship band, we have a time of prayer & offering before Pastor Rollison brings the sermon. (Which, by the way, is always really good ...something I can say since I'm not being paid to write this.) Once a month or so we have a communion service with bread & juice - but that’s about as weird as things get.

What can I expect from a Home Group?
This is a time to connect with other believers on a deeper level of friendship & accountability. While formats vary from group to group, most get together to informally study the Bible, get to know one another better & HAVE FUN! Discussions range from the week’s sermon to pertinent issues being faced by group members. Feel free to check out any of the groups – CLICK HERE to see an up-to-date listing.

What is going on at TCN for my children?
There is always something going on for children, youth, & teens at TCN. On Sundays, Sunday School classes cater to all age groups & Children’s Church communicates God’s love during Morning Worship to children to a way they can understand. Sunday nights the Troy Naz Teens group – TNT – gets fired up to learn about God & service while having a great time. During the school year, Power Kids for school age children up to fifth grade, pares children with an adult for a time of tutoring and encouragement. CLICK HERE to see what’s going on now & how you get connected.

I don’t want to be embarrassed… what will be expected of me as a visitor?
We guarantee we won’t make you stand up, call out your name or otherwise single you out in any way. That said, there’s a good chance some folks might say “Hi” when you come in, as we’re a fairly friendly bunch. In your bulletin you’ll find a tear off section that we would love to have you fill out with your name and contact info… not that we’re going to be stalking you or anything, but we would really like to get to know you & your family. Just drop the card in the offering plate when it comes by – which by the way – is the only thing we would like for you to put in. We have a time of offering each week as a way for regular attendees to support the ministry & give back to God a portion of what he has blessed us with, what the Bible calls Tithing. Many disenfranchised Christians tend to think that all the church is interested in is money, a rumor that, at least at TCN, we would like to dispel.