Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies โ Organization Profile
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often shortened as MTSOP) is a churches of Christโsupported Bible training program offering tuition-free evening classes focused on Scripture and sound teaching. The schoolโs stated purpose centers on preparing Christians to teach others (2 Timothy 2:2), with an emphasis on strengthening Bible knowledge for both public ministry and everyday service in the church.
MTSOP serves learners across Middle Tennessee through a rotating term schedule hosted at multiple congregational locations. For recent terms, locations listed by the school include Culleoka, Mt. Juliet, Christiana, Lynnville, McMinnville, College Grove, and Woodbury (with an additional site sometimes listed depending on the term). This multi-location approach allows students to attend near home, and it also lets members of local congregations participate alongside those pursuing more formal training.
The program is structured around weeknight instruction. Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, and the school notes that all classes are evening classes. Courses are generally open to men and women (unless a class is specifically noted otherwise), and the school welcomes beginning Bible students as well as those with more experience. Students may attend any location they choose and can take as manyโor as fewโclasses as they wish in a given period.
MTSOP also provides a simple credit pathway for those who want to complete a full course of study. Courses โusually earn one unit of credit,โ and the school lists 36 credits required for graduation. At the same time, the school keeps participation accessible: there is no tuition charge and no fees from enrollment to graduation. Students are encouraged to bring a Bible and come prepared to study, with instruction provided by preachers and teachers from churches of Christ who volunteer their time to support the schoolโs mission.
For churches and individuals, engagement often looks like hosting a site, encouraging members to enroll, and supporting the teachers who serve. Prospective students can start by reviewing the current term schedule for their nearest location, then attending classes to begin learning and (if desired) working toward graduation. The school also invites questions through its published contact information for those exploring whether MTSOP is a good fit for their goals in Bible study and service.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.mtsop.net/
- About: https://www.mtsop.net/about
- Classes (Schedules & Locations): https://www.mtsop.net/classes
- Contact: https://www.mtsop.net/contact
- Class schedule (College Grove Church of Christ): https://sway.cloud.microsoft/W7HioU5GZKfc2NOV
- Class schedule (Elkins Church of Christ โ Woodbury): https://sway.cloud.microsoft/q8mAnBYOfslcilip
- Class schedule (Leeville Church of Christ): https://sway.cloud.microsoft/aT2njDtEr1qBYxGr
- Class schedule (Smyrna Church of Christ): https://sway.cloud.microsoft/ATMvnjrWMzJ5wx4l
Contact Information
- Email: mt**@*tt.net
- Phone: 931-478-0281
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTSOPABS/
Leadership
- R. Milton Stephens โ Director
- Mike Stewart โ Former Director (2002โ2015)
