FAQ

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What do we believe?
We believe Jesus Christ is the Savior for anyone who repents of sin and lives for him.

We believe God the Father has always been and always will be.

We believe the Holy Spirit is God's Spirit and lives within the believer.

For specific doctrine related to our beliefs, we hold to the "Baptist Faith and Message" of the Southern Baptist Convention.  A pdf document of the entire BF&M is available from Bro. Tommy...email him at Tommy@cvbchurch.org to request a copy.  Thanks!
What is the church mailing address?
Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church
90 Nick-A-Jack Lane
Flintstone, GA 30725
706-820-1911
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Ext. 101 - Secretary
Ext. 102 - Financial Secretary
Ext. 103 - Youth and Education Pastor
Ext. 104 - Music and Administration Pastor
Ext. 105 - Senior Pastor
What is the name YOMOMA mean?
YOMOMA is simply a name chosen for the Youth Ministry of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.  YOMOMA stands for:

Youth Outreach Ministry Of the Mountain Area
Who can participate in the Youth Ministry?
Our youth ministry is specifically for anyone who is currently in the 6th grade through the 12th grade.  If you fit into this category, the youth ministry welcomes you!

Adult leaders approved by the church and Youth Pastor are included too (See Bro. Tommy for more details).
What weekly programs do you offer?
We offer three specific youth ministry programs (See specific details under the "programs" heading on this website):

1. "Elevate" Youth Worship (Wednesday Nights from 7:10-8:15 PM)
2. DFG - Discipleship Fellowship Groups (Sunday Nights from 6:00-7:30 PM)
3. Sunday School (Sunday Mornings from 9:30-10:25 AM)
What is the difference between programs and events?
Programs are our weekly ministry opportunities.  Our events are special "big" events that are offered 4 times a year (Summit, Spring Retreat, Summer Camp, Fall Retreat). 
Do you offer any other activities besides weekly programs and special events?
Yes!  We have special monthly activities including DFG get-togethers, Sunday School parties, lock-ins, special concerts, etc.  Most of these activities are promoted in Sunday School and Elevate. 
Who are the Youth Leaders in the church?
Our Youth Pastor is Tommy Vowell.  He has been on staff at the church for the last 5 years and has served in youth ministry for 21 years total and counting.  He was raised in Chattanooga (Hixson) and attended UTC.  Upon college graduation, he moved to the Gulf Coast where he obtained a Master of Divinity Degree and a Master of Arts in Christian Education begree, both from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Prior to coming to CVBC, Tommy has served churches in Tennessee, Colorado (Summer Missionary in College), Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Tommy lives in Flintstone with Jenny and Peyton (The picture is of the Vowell Family).

Other leaders:

Mike Carruth - Sunday School Department Director and Youth Minister
Lisa Carruth - 9/10 Grade Sunday School Teacher, DFG Leader and Youth Minister
Ben Pitman - 9/10 Grade Sunday School Assistant, DFG Coordinator and Youth Minister
Matt Wright - 11/12 Grade Sunday School Teacher, DFG Leader and Youth Minister
Jeff Sizemore - 6-8 Grade Sunday School Teacher, DFG Leader and Youth Minister
Dawn Sizemore - 6-8 Grade Sunday School Assistant, DFG Leader and Youth Minister

We have other volunteers who serve in various capacities...church members, parents, college students.  Together we all love God and minister to teenagers. 

Interested in volunteering?  Please contact Tommy at 706-820-1911 or email him at Tommy@cvbchurch.org.  Thanks!