Martha Stearns Marshall

Martha Stearns Marshall

Her name is Martha Stearns Marshall and you’ve probably never heard about her. She served as a Baptist pastor during the eighteen-century. That’s right – the 18th century! Along with her husband, David, Martha ministered to the Mohawk tribe. At the start...
Collegiate Day of Prayer

Collegiate Day of Prayer

“As the students go, so goes our nation! If we win the spiritual battles across our nation but neglect our college campuses, all our progress will be undone in a generation. Therefore, students today need our support and earnest prayers.” – from...
Why A Blog?

Why A Blog?

You may ask yourself What is the purpose of Central Bearden’s Blog? Well, we asked ourselves the same question! In my opinion, the best explanation for our blog came from Nick Campbell. In a brainstorming session with church staff, he shared he saw the Informer, our...
Martha Stearns Marshall

Ash Wednesday & Pandemics


On Ash Wednesday, millions of Christians around the world engage in the ancient ritual known as “the imposition of ashes.” This service marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period, not counting Sundays, between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Although the...
A Year in Review

A Year in Review

We’re rapidly approaching one year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Knoxville. Everyone’s tired of it. We all miss doing things and seeing people! But just so you know, COVID-19 did not stop Central Bearden from thriving in ministry this year: Children Our Children’s...