Lebanon First United Methodist Church

Lebanon First United Methodist Church
415 West Main, Lebanon TN 37087, 615-444-3315

Join us for Worship Services at 8:30am and 11:00am
Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am

This Church takes seriously learning Jesus and following his Way, Truth, and Life. Here you can seek sincerely and serve sacrificially. Here you can build relationships that will bless your life and the lives you touch. I invite you to join me in showing this city and the world how to live in joy and peace.

Dr. Mike Ripski
Senior Pastor

Mike has served the last 6 years as the Senior Pastor at the Belle Meade United Methodist Church in Nashville. Previous to his service at Belle Meade, Mike served as the Senior Pastor for 9 years at the First United MethodistChurch in Hendersonville. Mike has also served churches in Memphis, Martin and Jackson, TN as well as connectional experience in both the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences.

Mike received his B.A. degree from Rhodes College in Memphis and his Masters of Divinity Degree and Doctor of Ministry Degree from Emory University.

His past experience includes adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee at Martin teaching “Religion and Contemporary Culture”, Critical Thinking, “Twentieth Century Philosophy”, and “Survey of the Bible”.

Mike has published books, “Conversing with God”, and a Lenten Study, “This Side of Easter” as well as written multiple articles for journals and devotions in such publications as The Upper Room.

Mike has a son, Michael and daughter, Julie Hooper and grandchildren Jack & Annie.