A Hilltop Church in Bordeaux
Berean Baptist Church sits at 4825 Fairmeade Court, on a scenic hilltop overlooking the Bordeaux community of Nashville. The church has anchored this corner of north Nashville as a gathering place where worship, study and fellowship meet, drawing both long-time neighbors and newcomers who walk through the doors for the first time.
Light on a Hill
The phrase "God is light; In him there is no darkness..." (1 John 1:5) serves as the church's standing motto, and members take it to heart as both a confession of faith and a call to action. The congregation aims to be a Beloved Community and a light on a hill, echoing Jesus' words in Matthew 5:14-16. Through worship and ministries the congregation strives for the light of Christ to shine through. That identity as a light in the Bordeaux neighborhood shapes how the church welcomes visitors, how it serves its neighbors and how it approaches its Bible study together.
Sunday Mornings on Fairmeade Court
The weekly rhythm centers on Sunday morning at the Fairmeade Court campus. Sunday School gathers at 9:00 AM and runs until 10:00 AM, giving adults and children time to study the Scriptures together. At 10:00 AM the Sunday Worship Service begins. Those who cannot attend in person are invited to join virtually through the church's YouTube channel, so the same sermon heard in the sanctuary can travel to living rooms across Nashville and beyond.
Named for the Berean Believers
The church takes its name from Acts 17:10-12, where Scripture records that the Berean Jews "were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men." By choosing this name, Berean Baptist Church signals a commitment to careful, daily engagement with the Bible and to a faith that is both eager to receive and careful to discern. That Berean spirit of Scripture-first study is reflected in the church's own pattern of Sunday School followed by worship each week.
Ministries for Every Season of Life
Six active groups invite members and friends to participate.
- Marriage Preparations walks engaged and married couples through the work of building a strong, lasting union grounded in shared faith.
- Women's Ministry gathers women of the church for fellowship, Bible study and mutual encouragement.
- Volunteer Groups channel the energy of members into hands-on service, both within the church and out in the Bordeaux community.
- Kid's Ministry gives children their own space to learn about Jesus in ways suited to their age.
- College Ministry supports students navigating the transition from high school into higher education and early adulthood.
- Pastoral Support offers caring, prayerful accompaniment to members navigating difficult seasons.
The Pastoral Team
Dr. Robert L. Stout serves as Senior Pastor. He and his wife, First Lady Yvonne Stout, are recognized together as the pastoral couple of Berean Baptist Church. Rev. Olivia M. Cloud joins the team as Associate Minister, assisting in preaching, teaching and pastoral care. The two ministers share the work of shepherding the congregation and serving the wider Bordeaux community.
Joining From Anywhere
For those curious to visit, the church sits at 4825 Fairmeade Court, Nashville, TN 37218. The phone number is (615) 876-4491, and messages sent to info@bereanbaptistnashville.org reach the church office. Worship and Sunday School are streamed through the church's YouTube channel, so anyone unable to attend on Fairmeade Court can still follow along with the service. The congregation also maintains a Facebook presence at facebook.com/bereannashville, where updates and announcements are shared. Giving is accepted online, making it possible for members and friends to support the church's ministry whether they live in Nashville or across the country.