WOC Profile & Beliefs
Welcome to World Outreach Church!
When we imagine life with God touching every aspect, we step into a closeness that opens up the possibilities. Jesus has torn open the curtain that once left us on the side of fear, doubt, confusion and emptiness. You can begin right now, to take hold of a new day—and we invite you to the learning options open to you at World Outreach Church.
—G. Allen Jackson, Senior Pastor
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History & Beliefs
Our Mission
To help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Our Statement of Purpose
As a dynamic church proclaiming the Word of God, we propose to make disciples of Christ by:
- Attracting and leading the unsaved to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Encouraging Christians to consecrate themselves to God’s purpose in their lives
- Providing a climate in which worship and personal spiritual growth occur
- Equipping believers for effective ministry to reach the Murfreesboro area and throughout
the earth
Our Church
An interdenominational congregation, WOC focuses on the beliefs that unite
all Christians and is in the mainstream of the historic Christian faith.
The Apostle's Creed frames our statement of belief.
Believing that every Believer is a minister, we strive to help every person to discover, develop and use their talents in ministry.
A commitment to major on the major doctrines, while minoring on the minors. "In essentials unity, in non-essentials diversity, in all thing charity.
A striving for excellence in every area of ministry.
Our Vision
Our Vision is for World Outreach Church to be a transforming place for people—across
our community, throughout Middle Tennessee, and around the earth. We believe
that a relationship with God is the greatest opportunity ever extended to a
person. Our experience as Christ followers should be liberating and hope filled.
- A belief that every Believer is a minister. We strive to help every person to discover, develop and use their talents in ministry.
- A commitment to leadership development
- A high priority on the recruitment, equipping and involvement of lay ministry
- Maintaining a caring, nurturing atmosphere
- Dependence upon the direction and anointing of the Holy Spirit
Our Story
On Easter Sunday, 1980, Dr. George and Betty Jackson, who had been leading
home Bible study throughout the 1970s, rented meeting space at a hotel in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee to hold services for 29 people. Thus, World Outreach
Church was established. In 1981 the Jacksons purchased 28 acres on which
to construct a church building. On this site today stands the Genesis Sanctuary.
In 1988, Dr. and Mrs. Jackson’s son, Allen, became senior pastor, and in subsequent years minor renovations were made to the church facility to accommodate the congregation’s growth. In 1998 a 22,000 square foot addition was completed that featured a large meeting/gathering area and new classrooms.
In 2000, 155 acres of land were purchased to build Leadership Park, a youth initiative emphasizing leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and character development, that features a ropes course, softball fields, and initiative game trails. In addition to serving WOC youth ministries, Leadership Park is also utilized by area community organizations.
In 2001, WOC undertook another facility addition with the construction of a new worship center that included 60,000 square feet of both indoor and porch space to allow for people to come together for worship services and special programs in new venues.
World Outreach Church made its largest faith commitment in 2007 when we launched “Built For God - Made Possible Together,” an expansion to add spaces for children’s ministries, meeting rooms for adult groups and sanctuary seating. On Christmas Eve, 2009, we held our first service in Three Crosses Sanctuary. Today more than 6000 congregants enjoy a ministry of great faith possibilities at WOC.
World Outreach Church has experienced many changes in facilities and programs over the years, but through all those changes, a set of values have remained the same—a desire to experience God more fully in our lives; the belief that a relationship with Jesus Christ is transforming; a commitment to children and young people; and a desire to be a valuable participant in our community.