Our Story

The story of Maury Hills began in August of 2001.  That month a handful of families from different churches in the community began meeting together in their homes.  They dreamed of a new kind of church in Maury County.  The dream was for a church where people . . . 

• people be welcomed without judgment or condemnation.
• people who have been hurt by church or a legalistic faith can find health, hope, and healing.
• people could experience the freedom of God's grace and the power of God's love.
• people could begin a real relationship with Christ and grow spiritually together.

That dream became a reality on September 30^th of 2001.  That night, 60 people met together for worship, prayer and planning.  The name “Maury Hills” was chosen, a meeting place was secured, and three men were appointed to serve as shepherds. One week later, on October 7th of 2001, they held their first Sunday worship service in the old First Baptist building in downtown Columbia.

Since that first meeting, the story of Maury Hills has been exciting and ever-changing. Yet, it has not been perfect. We've experienced both success and failure as a church and God has used both experiences to grow us closer to Him. Through our successes we have learned to be thankful and trust God's leading. Through our failures we have learned what it means to be broken and humble before God. Our story is ultimately a story about God and how He has worked through our weakness in order to demonstrate His strength! 

Perhaps, our story is best told in the changed lives and renewed spirituality of those who worship here.  Here's a few comments from some of our members about what this church has meant to them . . .

"This church meant a new walk with Jesus for me, my husband, and our children."

"Maury Hills has been a place of love and healing for me.  I feel like finally 'I belong!'"

"When I went through the most difficult time in my life, this church came together and rallied around me with unconditional love and support."

"Maury Hills has been the answer to my prayers.  A church that judges people not by their past but accepts them for what the future offers."

"God's grace and love abounds here, accepting me as I was and allowing me to grow in Christ.  A non-judgemental church that gave me a second chance."

"One of the greatest blessings to me has been that the people are open minded and willing to grow in Christ. They are people who just want to grow in love."

"This church has reminded me what it was like to have a church family that loves and cares for everyone.  I am thankful for everyone that this church has brought into my life."

"I guess at most of the churches I have attended, I felt that I needed to go to be saved and to be guided.  Here I feel the love of God, I feel that I want to love Him and love other people more than ever before."

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