ABOUT IGNITE CHURCH
Awakening
Who We Are
At Ignite Church, we are a passionate, Spirit-led community dedicated to loving God, loving people, and making a difference. Our heart is to see lives transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
We exist to help people encounter God, experience authentic community, and step into their God-given purpose. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, you are welcome here.
Our
Mission
At Ignite Church, our mission is to ignite a passion for Jesus in every heart, empowering people to grow in faith, serve with love, and share the hope of the Gospel.
We believe that encountering Jesus transforms lives, and our desire is to see every individual experience His love, grace, and power. Our mission is not just about gathering for worship—it’s about equipping and inspiring people to live out their faith boldly in their everyday lives.
- Igniting Passion for Jesus – We strive to cultivate a deep and personal relationship with Christ in every believer. Through powerful worship, biblical teaching, and a Spirit-filled atmosphere, we encourage people to love Jesus wholeheartedly.
- Empowering Growth in Faith – Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey. We are committed to teaching God’s Word, fostering discipleship, and encouraging people to live according to His truth.
- Serving with Love – True faith is expressed through action. We seek to serve God and others with humility, compassion, and excellence—whether through ministries within the church or outreach in our community.
- Sharing the Hope of the Gospel – The message of Jesus brings salvation, healing, and restoration. Our mission is to boldly proclaim this hope to the world, reaching the lost and making a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom.
At Ignite Church, we are more than a congregation—we are a movement of believers on fire for Jesus, living out His purpose and making a difference in the world.
Join us as we passionately pursue God and walk in the calling He has for us!
Our Team
Meet the Leadership
Mark Graham
Pastor Mark and Angie have served God for over 30 years in Blount County. Their hearts desire is to teach others how to walk closer to God and worship deeper so that we can be in the deepest levels of God’s presence here on Earth.
Angie Graham
Faith Burns
Our worship leaders are dedicated to worshiping God and teaching others how to worship. Worship is how we show our love and devotion to God and we are called to praise him at all times, through the mountains and valleys of life. The worship team is composed of likeminded individuals who love to worship and serve God.
Worship team: Jimmy Bolinger, electric guitar; Andrea Potter, acoustic guitar; Kenny Spires, drummer; Tom Wilson, bassist.
John Burns
What We Believe
Ignite Church is a family of believers in Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father to come to Earth so that He could be the sacrifice for our sins and that we may have eternal life and inherit the Kingdom of God.
- God loves you and He wants a relationship with you.
- We have been called to deny ourselves and pursue God and spread the gospel.
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and that His Word will not return void.
- Just as God has forgiven us, we promote a culture of forgiveness and love because we have all sinned and know the need for grace and mercy.
- The Holy Spirit dwells inside of us and gives us the wisdom to grow, mature spiritually, to walk in power and authority, and to use the spiritual gifts we have been given according to the Word of God (1 Corinthians 12:7-13).
- Water baptism is an outward expression of our faith and commitment to God.
- Deliverance from all vices, demonic strongholds, and possessions is the will of God so that we can walk in true freedom which is the reason Jesus suffered, bled, died, and resurrected. We are not bound to sin. We are sons and daughters of God.
- Spiritual warfare is an important aspect of everyday living.