Welcome to Falling Water Baptist Church!

We’re excited to have you join us in worship and fellowship.

About us

Falling Water Baptist Church is a body of believers devoted to a love for Jesus Christ

We are devoted to a loving one another

Our congregation has been a part of the Hixson area for over 100 years

We would love to have the opportunity to meet you and to have you worship and fellowship with us.

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Meet Our Staff

At Falling Water Baptist Church, our staff members are dedicated to serving the Lord and our congregation. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to their roles and are always happy to help newcomers get connected with the church community. Whether you’re looking for spiritual guidance, practical support, or simply a friendly face, our staff is here for you. We encourage you to reach out to them and get to know them better, either through our website, by attending a service, or by visiting the church office during office hours.

 Brandon Carder<br />
Pastor, Falling Water Baptist Church

Brandon Carder – Lead Pastor

Brandon grew up not too far from here in Athens, Tennessee. After graduating highschool, he enlisted into the Army as a combat medic in which he completed two tours in Iraq. He then came back home to pursue an education. He graduated  from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga in  2013 with a Bachelor of Science. Sensing the call into ministry, Brandon then enrolled at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he completed his Master of Divinity in 2016. Brandon has been in full-time ministry since 2016. He served at his previous church as an associate pastor for nearly seven years and then answered the call to be  the lead pastor of Falling Water Baptist Church in the Fall of 2023. He is married to his beautiful wife Heather and has two children.

Steve Creswell – Music Director

Steve has been a minister of music in numerous churches in the Chattanooga area over much of his ministry. Steve is an accomplished musician who has been serving at Falling Water Baptist since 2022.

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