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About us

Since 1955, the Broad Street Church of Christ has been a faithful presence of Christ in Statesville, North Carolina, but our story stretches back much further. The church of Christ began in the first century, established by Jesus Himself. As He promised in Mark 9:1, the kingdom of God—His church—came with power in that generation, fulfilled on Pentecost in Acts 2. There, the apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, preached repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38)—a message we still proclaim today.

At Broad Street, we’re committed to continuing the church Christ founded, guided solely by the inspired words of God as our authority. We teach the same distinctive plan of salvation Peter shared nearly 2,000 years ago and strive to worship as the early Christians did. Nothing we do is hidden; our faith is open, simple, and rooted in Scripture.

We’re a community striving to honor God, grow in faith, and serve others. Whether seeking answers, a deeper connection with Christ, or a place to worship, we invite you to join us. Have questions? Reach out—we’d love to talk with you!

Meet the shepherds

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Tommy Smith

Tommy was born in Statesville, North Carolina, on August 21, 1936. On April 19, 1958, he married his beloved wife, Joan Jones, and together they raised their son, Christopher, and welcomed their daughter-in-law, Susan, into the family.

Tommy dedicated 34 years of his career to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, retiring in September 1998. Now, he spends much of his time turning wooden bowls—a favorite hobby—though he’s long enjoyed hiking, camping, and fishing as well. His steadfast faith and love for life shine through in all he does.

A faithful member of Broad Street Church of Christ since its founding in 1955, Tommy has been an asset to our congregation. For over 35 years, he has served as an Elder, shepherding our church with wisdom and care. Today, he remains one of our three current Elders, offering guidance and support to our community. You can find his contact information in our church bulletin if you want to reach out.

Bradley Speer

Bradley was born in Statesville, North Carolina, in 1969. In 1993, he began attending Broad Street Church of Christ alongside Candace Short, who later became his wife. They married three years later, in 1996, and together raised three children: Emilee, Landon, and Joshua. In May 2022, they joyfully welcomed Annalise, their daughter-in-law, into the family. A few years later, in 2024, they welcomed Jesse Bates as their son-in-law, and Emma Baker (Speer) as there daughter-in-law.

Bradley is a partner at Norris, Stewart, & Ralston, a CPA firm in downtown Statesville. Outside of work and church, he treasures time with his family and enjoys hunting, fishing, biking along the New River Trail, and working outdoors. His faith and love for community shine in all he does.

For nearly 30 years, Bradley has been a steadfast member of Broad Street. He served faithfully as Deacon of Finance before stepping into the role of Elder in 2015. Today, he is one of our three current Elders, guiding our congregation with dedication and care. His contact information is available in our church bulletin if you’d like to connect.

John Anderson

John, along with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Jacob and Ericka, moved to Iredell County in 1998. The following spring, in 1999, they joined the Broad Street Church of Christ, where they quickly found a spiritual home.

John now lives in Union Grove and enjoys spending his free time hiking, camping, and soaking in the outdoors. His servant heart and love for God’s creation are evident in all he does.

A faithful member for over two decades, John is known for stepping up wherever there’s a need. He began serving as Deacon of Communication in 2011 and later became an Elder in 2015. Today, he is one of our three current Elders, leading our congregation with humility and dedication. You can find his contact information in our church bulletin if you’d like to get in touch.

Pulpit Minister

Joshua Alley

Joshua and his wife Julia joined the Broad Street family in February 2025. Joshua is a Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development graduate and is pursuing a BA in Biblical Studies at Heritage Christian University. Joshua enjoys spending his free time either outdoors or reading!