
MEET OUR PASTOR
On September 11, 2001, Jarod and Jennifer were both serving active duty in the military during the attack on the World Trade Center. That day forever changed the way they understood the world and their purpose.
Looking for answers, they turned to God. Praying together on the floor of their small apartment, they surrendered their lives to Jesus and discovered the love and power of God! Little did they know how God would direct the course of their lives over the next 15 years as they served together in ministry before planting New Tribe. In 2016, a small group of about 15 people relocated to the Nashville area from Kansas City with Pastor Jarod and his family to help start a life-giving, Spirit-empowered church in the Nashville area. The first pre-launch team meeting was in their living room.
Then, as the team began to grow, a few meetings were held at a Holiday Inn conference room. The first public worship service took place in a renovated funeral home in 2017! After outgrowing that space, New Tribe moved into what used to be an old YMCA , and in 2020, expanded yet again in to a larger space previously used as an in-door bounce house venue. New Tribe was displaced in 2021 by a devastating flood and lost everything! But our people endured, pulled together, and we were able to renovate and move back in to our current location. In just a few years’ time we’ve been continually amazed at how fast New Tribe continues to grow, even in the face of adversity! When someone asks, “what is behind the name New Tribe?,” we tell them, “we’re all about people”. All kinds and all types of people who are being made “new” through a life changing relationship with Jesus. It’s about family. A new kind of family where faith grows, hope is served, and love rules! We’re just getting started and there is a place here just for you! In fact, you are the reason we are here.
Looking for answers, they turned to God. Praying together on the floor of their small apartment, they surrendered their lives to Jesus and discovered the love and power of God! Little did they know how God would direct the course of their lives over the next 15 years as they served together in ministry before planting New Tribe. In 2016, a small group of about 15 people relocated to the Nashville area from Kansas City with Pastor Jarod and his family to help start a life-giving, Spirit-empowered church in the Nashville area. The first pre-launch team meeting was in their living room.
Then, as the team began to grow, a few meetings were held at a Holiday Inn conference room. The first public worship service took place in a renovated funeral home in 2017! After outgrowing that space, New Tribe moved into what used to be an old YMCA , and in 2020, expanded yet again in to a larger space previously used as an in-door bounce house venue. New Tribe was displaced in 2021 by a devastating flood and lost everything! But our people endured, pulled together, and we were able to renovate and move back in to our current location. In just a few years’ time we’ve been continually amazed at how fast New Tribe continues to grow, even in the face of adversity! When someone asks, “what is behind the name New Tribe?,” we tell them, “we’re all about people”. All kinds and all types of people who are being made “new” through a life changing relationship with Jesus. It’s about family. A new kind of family where faith grows, hope is served, and love rules! We’re just getting started and there is a place here just for you! In fact, you are the reason we are here.
Meet the team.

Jarod Smith
LEAD PASTOR

Mike Cole
EXECUTIVE PASTOR

Chris Troyer
WORSHIP PASTOR

Michael Stephens
TEACHING PASTOR

Josh Burfeind
STUDENT PASTOR

Sonia Lounis
ADMINISTRATIVE DIR.

Emily Brazeale
KIDS MINISTRY DIR.

Bethany White
EARLY CHILDHOOD CO.

J. Huett
ELEMENTARY CO.

Jason Bean
VIDEO PRODUCTION

Lee Whitman
Elder

Mike Bailey
Elder
BELIEFS & VALUES
Holy Bible
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).
Tinity
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).
Virgin Birth
Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the Son of God (Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35).