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BREAK THE SOIL
January 23-24
Break The Soil – Break The Soil is a 24-hour prayer meeting. This intensive season of prayer is built on Hosea 10:12, “Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap steadfast love; break up the unplowed ground of your hearts. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.” Practically, this will be a 24-hour prayer meeting with moments of fellowship and worship.
We’ll gather for a series of 50-minute prayer meetings. Each meeting will have a host who will bring a Scripture, encouragement, and lead the house in prayer. The final 10 minutes of each hour will allow for a natural break and for people to come and go from the meeting. Refreshments will be available throughout the event.
Sermon Series
Start Here! – January 4- February 8, 2026
So many people want to know God. They want to grow in their faith. They want to pray, read the Bible with understanding, grasp the gospel, discover purpose, join a church family, and live on mission. But for many, the question stays the same. Where do I start?
As we begin a new year and prepare to step into a new Sunday morning rhythm on February 1, we are returning to the basics of discipleship. We’re looking for a refresher course on the core aspects of what it means to follow Jesus. Here’s an introduction to the steady, life-giving practices that every Christian needs, not once in a lifetime, but every single day.
New Rhythms - Beginning February 1
Every Sunday
8:30 a.m. – Worship Gathering
9:30–9:45 a.m. Coffee & Connection – now in both the Broadway Hub & 7th Ave Lobby
9:45-10:45 a.m. – Connect Groups
10:45–11:00 a.m. Coffee & Connection – now in both the Broadway Hub & 7th Ave Lobby
11:00 a.m. – Worship Gathering
Our Vision
We exist to help connect Jesus to people, people to community, community to mission.
Our Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor Thomas West was called to Nashville First in 2023. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he grew up attending First Baptist Church of Montgomery. West’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University, a Master of Divinity in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology also from Southeastern. West began his ministry as a College and Equipping Pastor at Providence Church in Raleigh, NC where he also served as a Discipleship Pastor. Most recently served as the Founding Pastor of Redeemer Queen’s Park in London, England.
Resources
Sunday Mornings
Nashville First’s Worship Gathering takes place on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in our Sanctuary, featuring the powerful preaching of God’s Word and worship music.
Live-stream at 10:30 a.m. Sundays on our YouTube site.
