Do you know why God put you on this planet?

Do you know why God put you on this planet?

Welcome to ClearView Baptist Church

Find

Your

Purpose

at ClearView Church

Our church believes that God has a specific purpose for everyone on this earth and that you shouldn’t spend any longer figuring out what that purpose is. We do this through what we call The Path to Purpose.

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Sunday Mornings

Service at 9:15 AM in the Worship Center.
ClearView Baptist Church Pastor Jason Cruise preaching during a Sunday service

Meet Jason Cruise

Pastor of ClearView Baptist Church
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The

Path To

Purpose

Do you know why God put you on this planet?

The Path to Purpose is a roadmap for every follower of Christ to discover why God put them on this planet.

Graphic breakdown of Path to Purpose

The Path is built around prayer. Prayer is communication with your creator. To fuel your journey on the Path, you build a relationship with God by talking to Him. Prayer is at the core of everything we do and at the center of every step of our journey.

What is purpose? It is the reason why something is done or created. Purpose is the “why” something exists. You were made with purpose.

Want to learn more? Follow the steps below to engage in your purposeful calling.

Encounter Jesus

Where Your Path Begins

Every journey has a beginning. Purpose begins with knowing the Purpose-giver. The greatest questions in life are all about Jesus. Who is Jesus to you? Have you followed Christ in accepting His grace for salvation? Are you following Jesus, or are you pursuing your self? Have you been baptized after salvation?

Connect to Clearview

Attend Starting Point and Join a Group

ClearView church is not a building. ClearView is a people committed to following Jesus together. We need each other. Our groups form the epicenter of life at ClearView. Through them, you will find great friendships and be encouraged along your spiritual journey. Starting Point is our class designed to help you learn who we are and what we are all about. It will help you take your first steps to purpose at ClearView. Use the links below to help.

Find Freedom

Keys to Freedom

We believe Keys to Freedom is for anyone. This study will equip, educate, and empower you to live free and stay free from a past that affects you daily. The purpose is to help you become whole, restored, transformed, and enabled to live a life free of a past that may be holding you back. As part of the body of Christ, you will be armed with tools to live free and stay free.

Discover Your Purpose

Be Guided Through PLACE

You are NOT an accident! God did not create you to be a wandering generality. You are not a mistake. You are made uniquely and God wants to use you to impact your community. PLACE is a special tool that helps you identify your personality, spiritual giftedness, and passions. These things help you find and pursue your calling. Our PLACE Guides will help you understand how that all comes together and help you to your next step.

Engage Your Calling

Lead Others to Encounter Jesus

Once you find your purpose it must be put into practice. Knowing who you are and why you are here is not the final step. When you engage your calling you begin leading others to encounter Jesus. It might be on a Sunday morning at church, through your workplace, in your neighborhood, and even through your hobbies. God wants to use you to help others discover their purpose!

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Sundays

at ClearView

The Worship Center | 9:15 a.m.

We offer one worship service on Sunday mornings in the Worship Center. Pastor Jason Cruise and our worship team prayerfully prepare a time of worship and learning for us each week.

A group of children sitting on benches at the children's ministry service held at ClearView Baptist Church

Kids

Birth-5th Grade

Our kids ministry is so much more than just childcare. We believe that your children should be learning about Jesus as early as possible, so we use practical teaching in both small and large group settings. Programming for preschool and children is available during our 9:15 AM service and 10:45 AM groups on Sunday mornings.

High school students listening to the student pastor speak during the Sunday Student Ministry service at church

Students

6th-12th Grade

Teenage years can be hard for children, so we provide a safe and comfortable place for your students to gather and learn about Jesus. On Sunday mornings at church, students will join us in the Worship Center at 9:15 AM for service. At 10:45 AM, they will head into the Station for a devotional and then into small groups for age-based discussions.

Adults

Men and Women

Discover your purpose through our Adult Church Ministry events. Our Women’s Ministry is full of women of all generations who focus on knowing God better through the study of His Word and prayer. Men of Franklin is our way to get connected with men in your community who share the same interests as you.

Church Groups

Life Happens in Groups

Various church groups meet throughout the week or on Sundays during our 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM group times.

Church groups are the best way to connect with other believers who are in the same stage of life as you. Whether you are single, in college, or married with an empty nest, or anything in between we have a group for you! Most small groups are about 15–20 people.

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Leadership

Meet Pastor Jason

Jason and Michelle have made their home in Franklin since 2002. They have two boys, Cole and Tucker. The Cruise family came to ClearView Baptist Church in January of 2018.

Jason Cruise

Senior Pastor

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

January 2018

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

We didn’t choose it because they hired us; we knew that God was building a movement, and that’s how it started.

Go-to coffee order?

French press with a little Italian sweet cream.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Gourmet salad.

Alexis Cruz

Worship Pastor

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2009

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Job

Go-to coffee order?

Mocha

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Sushi

Jonathan Espy

Family Pastor

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2024

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

I believe God called me here! Walking through the timing and circumstances and hearing from the Lord, my family and I saw God’s hand everywhere in the process of coming to ClearView.

Go-to coffee order?

NO COFFEE! One of the rare few! But I’ll gladly take a Coke, sweet tea, or Yoo-hoo.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pork chops made by my wife, Leslie. The best!!

John Garner

Connections Pastor

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

1990

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

CV is all about the true of God’s word and not afraid of changes to reach Franklin. The message of God’s love and salvation always stays the same, but methods to reach Franklin are allowed to change.

Go-to coffee order?

Preferred drinks of choice Unsweet tea and Diet Sundrop.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Louisiana gumbo – after all it contains the trinity: Onions, Celery, Bell Pepper!

Cindy Cornelius

ClearView Prep Director

How long have you been at ClearView Baptist Church?

2016

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

It’s where our friends and community are that we do/share life with

Go-to coffee order?

Chai Tea Latte

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Shrimp Tacos

Danielle Gutting

Finance Director

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2018

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

The staff :-)

Go-to coffee order?

Skinny vanilla latte

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

tacos

Emma Mullins

Student Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2021

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

The Community

Go-to coffee order?

Cuban with oat milk

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Cheeseburger with fries

Jamie Savley

Student Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2022

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

The Community

Go-to coffee order?

Iced Caramel Macchiato

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

A Fresh Grilled hamburger

Jennifer Helton

Church Administrator

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2009

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

ClearView loves people well with such sincerity and grace.

Go-to coffee order?

Grande Peppermint Mocha

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza!

Jennifer Lein

Finance

How long have you been at ClearView Baptist Church?

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Go-to coffee order?

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Kim Margrave

Missions Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2019

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Clearview was a great fit for our family.

Go-to coffee order?

peach green tea

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

pasta

Molly Atkins

Communications Director

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

October 2021

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

The focus on all of the generations/age groups and the opportunities for personal/professional growth.

Go-to coffee order?

The largest cup of iced water possible.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

French fries with ranch dressing on the side.

Nancy Thomas

Women’s Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2004

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Felt like I was home

Go-to coffee order?

Tea

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza

Sally Schumpert

Receptionist

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2018

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

It was (& is) a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church. Also, the people were friendly and they smiled A LOT.

Go-to coffee order?

I’ll take a Diet Coke over a coffee any day.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chocolate.

Sarah Jane Bowers

Interim Children’s Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2019

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

We chose ClearView because of its sound Biblical teaching and because we were welcomed with such genuine warmth and joy!

Go-to coffee order?

Chai Latte

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Greek Salad Bowl from Cava.

Terry Welborn

IT/Tech Director

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2003

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

The friendly people

Go-to coffee order?

Yes please – black

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

My grandmother’s fresh peach cobbler.

Tracy Sellers

Preschool Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

August 2005

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Incredibly kind, friendly people and a great kid’s ministry!

Go-to coffee order?

Chai latte or green tea, not a coffee

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Hummus and veggies (I know that’s 2!)

Vicky Stiles

Facilities Director

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2020

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

ClearView chose me! After many prayers and conversations with church leadership, I felt that God was calling me to ClearView to use my work-related gifts in the next chapter in my career journey. Facilities work is never easy, and the tasks are never-ending! But I’m blessed to work with staff who are supportive and encouraging. They really are an extension of my family, and see the best in me. And that has made all the difference!

Go-to coffee order?

Grande American, double cream

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Authentic Mexican taquitos with fresh & chunky guacamole and salsa

Zach Ray

Worship Minister

When did you start working at ClearView Baptist Church?

2016

What made you choose this Southern Baptist Church?

Matt Papa

Go-to coffee order?

Love the smell, hate the taste.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Pizza