Inter–Relating Ministries

The Rock Church, Holston Home for Children, and Iris Greeneville

How do these 3 ministries work together?

We often receive questions like: How do The Rock Church, Holston Home for Children, and Iris Greeneville work together? Are they the same organization? Which of these organizations is responsible for different activities or ministries that interface with The Rock Church?

Below, we will do our best to explain the difference between these three unique but cooperating organizations, what they are responsible for, how each are uniquely governed, and how they work together in unity and synergy for the sake of God’s kingdom.

The Rock Church

Founded in 2019

In 2019, The Rock Church was built by Holston Home for Children as a church for its resident youth. The vision was expanded to invite anyone who desires to attend, and the Lord started filling the building with locals who carry a heart to passionately worship, grow in discipleship, and serve the lost and broken in Appalachia.

Government

The Rock Church Elders give leadership to the church as it pertains to the spiritual life of the church body, its doctrine, and its ministries. The Rock Church Staff and Deacons are part of our serve team—the Staff oversee specific areas of ministry within the church and the Deacons assist the elders by meeting practical needs within the church body. 

Ministries

The Rock Church Ministries include:
  • Small Groups
  • Children’s Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
  • Worship Team
  • Branches Ministry
  • Food Truck Ministry
  • Jail Ministry
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Holston Home for Children

Founded in 1895

Holston Home for Children was founded in 1895 when Mrs. E.E. Wiley, a widow, took in her first homeless child. Since that humble beginning, Holston Home has strived to follow biblical teaching to share and demonstrate the love of Jesus to the children and families it has served. Over the past 130+ years, Holston has helped thousands of children and their families.

Government

Holston Home for Children is led by Bradley Williams, President, and governed by its Board of Trustees.

Ministries

Holston Home for Children Ministries include:

  • 60-Bed Children’s Home (boys and girls between 11-18 years old in state custody)
  • Branching Out (foster care)
  • River Academy (private Christian school for children on campus and those struggling to succeed in surrounding public schools)
  • Early Childhood Ministries (Children's Center and Small Miracles)
  • Hope & Thrive Academy (serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities)
  • Christian Life
  • Recovering Hearts (women’s residential drug & alcohol rehab)
  • The Garden (women’s transition house)
  • Independent Living Program (assisting children who have aged out of state custody)
  • Health Clinic
  • Equestrian Program
  • Child Mentoring
  • Partner in Harvest School Smoky Mountains
  • Missionaries in Training
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Iris Greeneville

Founded in 2020

Iris Greeneville gives expression to the values of Iris Global right here in Appalachia. You may find us serving in our local jails, homes, rehabs, or wherever else brokenness is found. Our longing to passionately worship Jesus and radically obey Him has led us to launch the ministries below in obedience to Him.

Government

Iris Greeneville is led by Abel and Nicole Carrico and its Board of Directors.

Ministries

The Iris Greeneville Ministries include:

  • Mountain People Worship
  • Mountain People Recovery (men's residential drug & alcohol rehab)
  • The Living Room (prayer house in Greeneville)
  • Partner in Harvest School Smoky Mountains
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