East Tennessee School
of Preaching and Missions

www.etspm.org

ETSPM Catalog

ETSPM was chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1971.

The school is operated under the oversight of the elders of the Karns Church of Christ.  ETSPM is, therefore, a work of the church itself.The scriptural basis for such a school is found in passages such as II Timothy 2:2, "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."  The Karns church is sound in doctrine and dedicated to evangelism.

While ETSPM is a work of the church, its programs and curriculum are parallel to what would be found in colleges.  The education advantages are equal to, or superior to, that of similar schools or colleges.

ETSPM admits students without regard to race, color and national or ethnic origin.  Enrollment and participation by women are subject to Biblical guidelines as understood by the school and the Karns Church of Christ.

ETSPM is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.  This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

The Director of the school is Gary Hampton, Thomas Miller, Dean of Academics, and James Meadows is Dean of Students.  Questions regarding enrollment can be directed to:

(865) 691-7444 0r you may visit their website at:

The school is located with the Karns Church of Christ at 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37931. 

ETSPM Lectureship - March 2-5, 2008

The 34th annual lectureship will be held at the Karns Church of Christ, Knoxville, TN, March 2-5, 2008.

The ETSPM completed its 33rd annual lectureship in March.  A book containing the lectures for both men and women is available from The Evangelist Bookstore.  A CD of the lectureship is also available.  You may call the bookstore at (865) 691-7103.

ETSPM Expands Student Housing

Ground was broken during March 2007 for a student housing unit for ETSPM.  The unit will start with a living room, kitchen, dining, laundry and 4 bedrooms for single men attending ETSPM.  The unit is being built off Copper Ridge Road adjacent to the present housing units.  Completion is expected at the end of July, 2007.