Who We Are

Our Story

Christ Reformed Church was founded in September 2013 and began meeting in an annex building of the YMCA in Hixson, Tennessee. As the congregation grew, the church sought a permanent home and, in mid-2015, relocated to a renovated 1950s church building.

From the beginning, our aim has been clear and remains unchanged: to serve our community by teaching the Bible faithfully and contextually, with a strong emphasis on expository preaching.No gimmicks. No marketing tactics. No self-centered, feel-good messages.

Our Mission

We are committed to handling Scripture verse by verse so that God’s Word is understood clearly and applied faithfully. Our desire is to remain true to Scripture rather than shaped by the shifting spirit of the age.

The Bible is, and always will be, the authoritative Word of God — and it will be preached plainly, faithfully, and without apology.

What We Believe

Divine Inspiration

The full and verbal inspiration of all the Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures as originally given, and these alone, being in themselves the complete Word of God, without error, and wholly reliable in both fact and doctrine. Their final authority and perpetual sufficiency in all matters of faith, church order and personal and social conduct

One True God

The one true and living God, inexpressibly glorious and infinite in all his attributes and worthy of all honor, love and obedience. The unity of the Godhead and divine co-equality of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit eternally. The Sovereignty of God in creation, providence and redemption.

The Divinity of Christ

The true and proper deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His real and perfect manhood, the authority of His teaching and the infallibility of all His utterances. His substitutionary death on the cross as being the full, sufficient and only atonement for sins. His bodily resurrection, His ascension into Heaven and His present priestly intercession for His people. His personal return in glory.

The Holy Spirit

The work of the Holy Spirit is essential for a true understanding of the Scriptures and for regeneration and conversion of the sinner, by delivering an individual to repentance towards God and saving faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Also, the work of the Holy Spirit for the sanctification of those regenerated and converted (the redeemed).

Total Depravity

The total depravity of human nature in consequence of the fall of man from the original state of perfection in which he was created. By this fall all man kind is in a state of condemnation and separation from God. Deliverance is only by the divine work of regeneration and conversion.

Sovereign Grace

The sovereign grace of God, by which we mean His free and unmerited favor. That by His sole choice, certain sinners (the elect) have been predestinated to salvation.

Salvation

The salvation of the elect not by their own free will and power but as a result of the irresistible grace of God, through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Justification

The justification of the sinner solely by faith, through the atoning merits and of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Perserverance of the Saints

The final perseverance of all those who are chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, so that not one of them shall ever perish but shall have everlasting life.

Resurrection

The resurrection of the body. The judgement of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ. The eternal blessedness of the redeemed. The conscious eternal punishment of the unbelievers.

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Leadership

Christ Reformed Church is led by a plurality of elders because this is the pattern given in the New Testament. Throughout Scripture, local churches were shepherded by multiple qualified men who shared the responsibility of teaching, oversight, prayer, and spiritual care (Acts 14:23; 20:28; Titus 1:5).

A plurality of elders reflects biblical wisdom. It provides shared accountability, collective discernment, and pastoral balance. No single man carries the burden of leadership alone, and decisions are made through prayerful unity rather than personal preference.

This structure protects the church, strengthens shepherding, and seeks to ensure that Christ — not personality — remains the Head of the church.

Elders

Britt Watson

Britt Watson is a graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and holds a Master’s degree in ministry from Covington Theological Seminary, with additional studies in apologetics at Luther Rice Seminary. Ordained in 2012, planted Christ Reformed Church in 2013 and continues to serve as an elder. Married to his wife, Leah, since 2002.

Cal Armstrong

Cal and his wife Karen came to CRC after moving to Soddy-Daisy in 2022. They have three children and ten grandchildren and love seeing their family grow in faith.

After a career in the automotive industry, Cal served as a deacon, teacher, youth leader, and missionary in Romania. He enjoys studying God’s Word, encouraging others, and is excited about what God is doing through CRC.

Gary Hicks

Gary was rescued by God from a life of wickedness, February 1983. Married his wife Joy on July 29,1984. They have 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 7 grandchildren. He was ordained as an elder in 2013, moved to Christ Reformed Church and called to be an elder in 2015.

Greg Triplett

Greg grew up in church and was saved at an early age. He has spent many years in church ministry and leadership, including being ordained as a deacon in 2009 and called as an elder at CRC in 2025 where he also leads worship. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married 27 years, and they have 3 adult children.

Rodney Smith

At 60 years old, I am grateful for nearly 40 years of marriage to my wife, Becki. I have served in ministry for many years through teaching Sunday School, leading Awana, and helping plant Christ Reformed church. We have four children, two daughters-in-law, two grandchildren, and are thankful for God’s saving grace in our family.

Deacons

Matt Hicks

Larry James

Tyler Weeks