Glendale Baptist Church

What Glendale Baptist Church does

Glendale Baptist Church is an inclusive, progressive Baptist congregation based at 4410 Scenic Drive in Nashville, Tennessee, operating as a private nonprofit religious organization. Its core offerings center on weekly Sunday worship (in-person and via Zoom at 10:30am), Adult Sunday School, Godly Play children's faith formation, Wednesday evening community gatherings, and an annual youth program portfolio including Be-Loved Youth Camp (grades 6-12) and PASSPORTkids Camp (grades 3-6), delivered partly in coalition with Alliance of Baptists and UCC congregations. Complementary programming includes sound meditation sessions, a monthly community song circle, seasonal services such as the Christmas Eve Lovefeast, and the Glendale Garage member-to-member resource-sharing cooperative.

The church is governed by a co-pastor model, currently Zach Helton (joined May 1, 2026; Board-Certified Chaplain and author of the Metta Valley Gospel series) and Kelly M. Moreland Jones (M.Div., M.Ed., former Belmont University technology professional), with pianist Jake Schaub (M.L.I.S.) as part of the small paid staff. It maintains multi-decade community partnerships with the Luke 14:12 soup kitchen (~30 years) and Room in the Inn (since its founding), and a 25-year international partnership with Iglesia Bautista Alberto J. Díaz in Santa Clara, Cuba. Affiliations include the Alliance of Baptists, Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations: tithes and offerings collected online via Stripe, by check, or in-person, with all worship services, programs, and community events provided free of charge. The organization uses Breeze church management software for member engagement, Mailchimp for weekly newsletters, and Zoom to extend multi-access worship beyond the Nashville geography. Its primary "customer" base is horizontal rather than concentrated, segmented across LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, families with children/youth, progressive Christians engaged in social justice, and spiritual seekers.

Name

Glendale Baptist Church

Legal name

Glendale Baptist Church

Website

https://glendalebaptist.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glendale Baptist Church is an inclusive, progressive Baptist congregation in Nashville, Tennessee, offering worship, faith formation, youth camps, and community outreach programs to LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and progressive Christians through voluntary donations.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings/Donations: Voluntary contributions from congregation members through online giving via Stripe, check, or in-person. Uses Breeze church management software for member engagement.
2. Glendale Garage: Resource-sharing cooperative where members loan and borrow items like puzzles, gardening tools, camping equipment, and cake pans. Community-driven generosity rather than commercial transaction.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glendale Baptist Church is an inclusive, progressive Baptist church in Nashville, Tennessee that delivers weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and via Zoom), faith formation programs for children and youth, contemplative spiritual practices, and community outreach ministries. The church operates as a non-hierarchical community with two full-time co-pastors, offering programs such as Adult Sunday School, Godly Play children's ministry, mid-week gatherings, youth camps, and partnerships serving people experiencing homelessness in Nashville.

Product overview

Glendale Baptist Church offers a unified portfolio of worship, educational, and community programs centered on progressive Christian ministry. Core offerings include weekly Sunday worship services (combining in-person and Zoom attendance), Adult Sunday School, Godly Play for children, and mid-week gatherings. The church runs youth programming including Be-Loved Youth Camp and PASSPORTkids camp. Special programs include the Glendale Garage resource-sharing cooperative, sound meditation sessions, community song circles, and seasonal services like the Christmas Eve Lovefeast. Community outreach includes Room in the Inn shelter program, Luke 14:12 soup kitchen partnership, and a long-standing Cuba partnership with Iglesia Bautista Alberto J. Diaz.

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Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship gathering held at 10:30am, offering multi-access worship both in-person and via Zoom. Features music, prayers, and communion on first Sundays. Designed for the congregation and prospective community members seeking inclusive Christian worship.
• Adult Sunday School Educational program held Sundays at 9:30am featuring Bible study and discussion for adults seeking deeper engagement with progressive theology and scripture.
• Godly Play for Children Contemplative storytelling method for children emphasizing wonder and imagination, offered Sundays at 11:30am during worship. Targets children and families seeking progressive spiritual formation for kids.
• Mid-Week Gatherings Wednesday evening gatherings at 6:30pm featuring shared meals, fellowship, meditation nights, and study sessions. Currently hybrid in-person and Zoom format for community members.
• Be-Loved Youth Camp Annual summer camp for youth in grades 6-12, conducted in the Blue Ridge Mountains in partnership with Alliance of Baptists and UCC congregations. Targets youth seeking faith formation and community in a progressive Christian setting.
• PASSPORTkids Camp Summer camp program for children in grades 3-6, providing age-appropriate faith formation and community building for elementary-aged children.
• Glendale Garage Online cooperative resource-sharing program enabling members to lend and borrow items such as puzzles, gardening tools, camping equipment, and household items. Community-driven generosity program for congregation members.
• Christmas Eve Lovefeast Annual Moravian tradition celebration featuring Christmas story, carols, beeswax candles, and homemade buns with coffee. Held on Christmas Eve for the congregation and broader community.
• Sound Meditation Guided meditation sessions using instruments such as singing bowls, chimes, and gongs, held on third Wednesdays and select Fridays. Targets congregants and visitors seeking contemplative spiritual practice.
• Community Song Circle Monthly gathering for learning and singing paperless songs focused on themes of peace, hope, and connection. Open to congregants and community members.
• Room in the Inn Shelter Program Homeless shelter program providing safe shelter, warm meals, and fellowship for neighbors experiencing homelessness on first and third Fridays from November through March. Operates in partnership with Room in the Inn.
• Luke 14:12 Soup Kitchen Partnership Monthly soup kitchen volunteering on the second Tuesday to serve hot, nutritious meals to Nashville residents experiencing homelessness. Glendale has participated for nearly 30 years, with Glendaler Amy Dodson-Watts serving as Executive Director.
• Cuba Partnership with Iglesia Bautista Alberto J. Diaz International mission partnership with church in Santa Clara, Cuba, established in 2000. Includes mutual support, accompaniment, and assistance with new building construction providing space for worship, education, fellowship, and hospitality. Youth from both churches have maintained relationships spanning decades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year partnership with Iglesia Bautista Alberto J. Díaz in Santa Clara, Cuba (since 2000)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iglesia Bautista Alberto J. DíazcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began in 2000 with this church in Santa Clara, Cuba. Committed to mutual support and companionship in living faith together. Includes support for new building construction providing space for worship, education, fellowship, and hospitality. Youth from both churches have maintained relationships spanning decades.
• Luke 14:12coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit soup kitchen serving hot, nutritious meals to Nashville residents experiencing homelessness on the second Tuesday of each month. Has served Nashville for nearly 30 years. Glendaler Amy Dodson-Watts serves as Executive Director.
• Room in the InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides safe shelter, warm meals, and fellowship for neighbors experiencing homelessness on first and third Fridays from November through March. Glendale has participated since the program's beginning.
• Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-led coalition that is multi-racial and interdenominational, comprising congregations, community organizations, and labor unions. Provides avenues to address injustices in Nashville's economic and political arenas.
• Tennessee Interfaith Power and LightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponds to climate crisis challenges by upholding sacredness of all life, protecting vulnerable communities, and caring for the Earth. Glendale's Green Team leads environmental initiatives including recycling and reducing plastics.
• Alliance of BaptistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Baptist affiliation with core values of theological home, pursuit of God's justice, and partnership in mission. Glendalers serve on committees, attend annual gatherings, and several have served on the Board of Directors.
• Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America/Bautistas por la PazcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Baptists worldwide working for peace and justice. Provides connections to companions doing justice work internationally. Glendalers regularly attend the annual 'Peace Camp' conference.
• Cooperative Baptist FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationship described as increasingly difficult due to failure to welcome and affirm LGBTQIA+ members fully. Church continues to hope their presence calls CBF to repent of exclusionary policies. Benefits from student.church summer intern program.
• Tennessee Cooperative Baptist FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level relationship with the Tennessee CBF chapter, complementing the national organization relationship.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/glendalebaptistnashville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glendale-baptist-church

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Profiles3 records

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