Leadership

Pastors & Elders

Bryan and Jessy Bratcher

Pastors

Bryan, a Tennessee native, is the founder and lead pastor of Christ Community. Born in Nashville, he attended Smyrna High School, where he met his wife, Jessy, in 1997. He is a passionate and bold communicator of The Gospel, deeply dedicated to the people of Christ Community and reaching those far from Christ.

 Jessy Bratcher, originally from YorkTown, IN, serves alongside Bryan as an elder and the worship leader at Christ Community. A magna cum laude graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, she holds a degree in Spanish and administration. Jessy is a servant leader, deeply passionate about worship, leadership, and parenting.

Bryan and Jessy have been married since June 2001 and make their home in Smyrna. They are blessed with six children: four daughters (Olivia, Faith, Ana, and Hope) and two sons (Bryan and Jack). Olivia married in 2022, bringing Brandon into the family. Olivia and Brandon have a daughter, Layana, making Bryan and Jessy grandparents.

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Elders

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Elders

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Elders