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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of music is used in worship?
If you are serving communion and I am not a member, can I partake of it?
How do I dress?
How do I find a Sunday School class for me and what time are they held?
What about my children?
Do the youth have a time when they meet together with the Student Minister?
Is the church facility easy to find?
How do I join Forest Hills Baptist Church?
Is there a time for informal fellowship on Sunday mornings?
Will I have to stand up or be singled out as a guest in worship?
What can I expect as a visitor to FHBC?
Where should I park?
Is there wheelchair accessible parking?
Where can I find someone to guide me to a class or worship?

What kind of music is used in worship?

We enjoy a convergent style of worship where many music styles are used.

If you are serving communion and I am not a member, can I partake of it?

Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is open to all believers in Christ. It is His table. He is the host, not us. It is by His invitation that we partake.

How do I dress?

Many of our congregation dress in business attire or business casual but there is absolutely no dress code required or expected.

How do I find a Sunday School class for me and what time are they held?

We have Bible Study classes at 9:45 A.M. on Sunday mornings.

What about my children? Do they come to worship with me?

We encourage all children, ages 5 and up, to attend worship with their parents. We provide extended care for children, birth through age 3, in the preschool area during the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. Worship Services. During the 11:00 A.M. Worship Service we offer Preschool Praise, a Worship service for Pre-K age children. It is designed is designed to be a transitional ministry to prepare them for family worship during their elementary years.

Do the youth have a time when they meet together with the Student Minister?

Students meet in small groups on Sunday mornings at 9:45 A.M. The middle school students first congregate in the student suite, while high school students first congregate in the chapel. On Wednesday nights from 6:15 - 7:30 P.M. middle school students meet in the student suite and high school students meet in the chapel.

Is the church facility easy to find?

We are located at the corner of Old Hickory Blvd and Hillsboro Road in Nashville.

How do I join Forest Hills Baptist Church?

You can join by profession of your faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, transfer of letter from another Southern Baptist Church, or on statement that you have made a profession of faith and were baptized by immersion. Read more about becoming a member.

Is there a time for informal fellowship on Sunday mornings?

Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or cup of hot tea in the Coffee Corner on the second level of our Commons Area behind the Sanctuary or in the Fellowship Hall between the first worship service and Sunday School from 9:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Use this informal time to get to know others. Click here for our full Sunday schedule.

Will I have to stand up or be singled out as a guest in worship?

No. Many of us are not comfortable in front of large groups, and we wouldn’t want to risk embarrassing you. You will not be singled out in any way. During the service, we ask our guests to complete a guest card during our service, and give you the option of completing a prayer request card if you desire to do so. Simply return the cards in the offering plate when it is passed during the worship service. The completion of a guest card is not required, but is encouraged so that we may have a record of your attendance and gather some basic information about you so that we may send you more information about FHBC. If you should request prayer or a pastoral visit, we are happy to accommodate your needs.

What can I expect as a visitor to FHBC?

Most visitors describe our church as a place where people will welcome you with a handshake and a smile. During worship we give everyone an opportunity to greet those standing around them. You will find a caring and accepting teacher in the small group Sunday School class you attend. Click here for a better idea of what to expect in our Worship services.

Where should I park?

Parking spaces are available on the north, west and east sides of the FHBC campus and we have several entrances into the building. Covered drop-off lanes are available at the north and south entrances for use during inclimate weather. Parents are encouraged to use the south entrance, which is closest to the D Wing (children's Sunday School area).

Is there wheelchair accessible parking?

Our campus has been designed for public and wheelchair access to accommodate participation in worship services and most classrooms. There is an elevator at the large entrance on the west side of the building and ramps on the east side leading into the Sanctuary. We have accessible parking in close proximity at all entrances.

Where can I find someone to guide me to a class or worship?

We have staffed welcome centers at the south entrance near the playground, the west entrance near the large bank of glass doors at the east entrance in the foyer of the Sanctuary. Click here for a detailed map of the FHBC Campus.