McRight was recruited by the local Episcopalian bishop to plant a church in south Williamson County. Contacting people by knocking on doors and mailing out information, he gathered about 20 people who began Bible study and discussion groups together. The church's first official service was Jan. 9.
Members have several denominational backgrounds.
The congregation is buying 15 acres along U.S. 31 near Thompson's Station. The property includes a house that can be used for small group meetings. Members plan to build a 300-seat sanctuary. Lack of a permanent home has hindered establishing many programs, but the church has participated in a Lenten 30-hour famine with other churches and is sponsoring an Alpha course, which meets weekly to discuss basic Christian beliefs. The congregation follows the Episcopal liturgy but tries to make the service more user-friendly by using worship booklets.