our Story

Knoxville, Tennessee

Northstar Church was birthed in the heart of our founding pastor,  Scott Cagle, in early 2003. He shared this vision with a small group of  people, who committed to start meeting regularly to pray and seek God’s  heart for this church.

On July 20, 2003, approximately 90 people gathered to worship and  pray in the backyard of a home on Westland Drive and were convinced that the Lord was calling them to plant a new church in Knoxville called Northstar. Our first official service was held the following week, July  27, 2003, at the CAK Middle School gym with 305 in attendance.

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The Lord was calling them to plant a new church in Knoxville called Northstar."

On August 4, 2024, Pastor Scott passed the baton to Pastor Cory Haney as Northstar's next Lead Pastor. Under new leadership, Northstar's vision and heart to reach our city and the world with the good news of Jesus remains. We’re excited for you to join us on this journey!

July 2023   |   Northstar 20th Anniversary

August 2024   |   Lead Pastor Transition