Drum Beat of Love Tour

The Drum Beat of Love – 2026 Missionary Deputation Tour

The heartbeat of God’s mission is echoing around the world—and you’re invited to experience it firsthand. Join us for the 2026 Drum Beat of Love Missionary Deputation Tour as our featured Nazarene missionaries share inspiring stories of God’s transforming grace, the lives being changed through the ministry of the Church of the Nazarene, and the incredible ways Christ is building His Kingdom across the nations.

Through engaging presentations, personal testimonies, and meaningful opportunities to connect, you’ll discover how the Gospel is making Christlike disciples in diverse cultures and communities. Whether you are passionate about global missions, seeking God’s direction for your own life, or looking to encourage those who serve on the front lines, The Drum Beat of Love will inspire you to hear—and answer—the heartbeat of God’s call to the world.

Mission Area and Dates

1. August 23, 2026- Mission Area #3

   • 6 PM (TBA)

2. September 6, 2026 – Mission Area #5

   • 6 PM (TBA)

3. October 04, 2026 – Mission Area #4

   • 6 PM (TBA)

4. November 01, 2026 – Mission Area #1

   • 6 PM (TBA)

5. November 15, 2026 – Mission Area #5

   • 6 PM(TBA)

MISSION AREAS

• Mission Area 1 – Kingsport/Johnson City – (5 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Rev. Teresa Hensley
  • Elizabethton, Greeneville, Newport, Philadelphia, Southview Community

• Mission Area 2 – Knoxville – (13 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Rev. David D. Smith
  • Athens, Beulah Chapel, Crossroads, Journey Church, Knoxville First, Knoxville South, Knoxville South Hispanic (PAC), Lenoir City, Loudon, Maryville, New Life, Sweetwater, Wartburg

• Mission Area 3 – Crossville/Cookeville – (10 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Dr. Tyler Rutherford
  • Cookeville, Crossville, Doyle, Jamestown First, Mayland, Monterey, Pleasant Green, Pleasant View, Sparta, The Arbor

• Mission Area 4 – Lebanon – (13 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Rev. Gary Wilson
  • Blackman Community, Carthage, Cross Style, Gordonsville, Iglesia Maranatha, Jesus el Pan de Vida (PAC), Lebanon First, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro First, The Table, Smithville, Smyrna, Watertown

• Mission Area 5 – Tullahoma/Decherd – (21 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Rev. Elbert Smith
  • Brownington, Chapman’s Chapel, Cowan, Decherd, Eastside Community, Es7ll Springs, Fayeville, Hill Top, Himesville, Iglesia del Rey (Cowan), Jesucristo el Sembrador, Manchester, Mt. Hermon, Mt. Vernon, Palmer, Shady Grove, Shelbyville, Tullahoma First, Tullahoma Westside, Warren Chapel, Iglesia del Pactor Eterno (PAC)

• Mission Area 6 – Chattanooga – (10 Congregations)

  • Area Director: Rev. Eric Johnson
  • Chattanooga Calvary, Chattanooga East Ridge, Chattanooga First, Chattanooga Grace, Cleveland New Hope, Jasper, Signal Mountain, South Pittsburg, The Branches, The Church House