Pastor Shane's Recent Resignation from Church


Resignation Letter                   Resignation Video                   Statement (Updated 5/16/26)

Some conversations are uncomfortable because they confront the very things our culture tries to avoid. In this powerful new sermon series, Uncomfortable Conversations, we will open God’s Word and address biblical truths that challenge modern thinking, cultural pressure, and spiritual compromise. These messages are not designed to create division, but to call believers back to truth, holiness, courage, and unity through Jesus Christ.


Join us as we explore messages such as Truth Over Trend, Purity in a Polluted World, The Value of a Voice, and One Blood, One Body. In a world filled with confusion, compromise, and conflict, God’s Word still provides clarity and hope. These sermons will encourage Christians to stand firm in truth, live differently in a dark world, speak boldly with grace, and remember that we are united through Christ above every earthly division. These may be uncomfortable conversations—but they are necessary ones.

Watch Live Sunday 8 AM Series Messages

Pastor Shane's New Books Coming Soon...

Staring in the Face of Compromise: Holding to Truth in an Age of Confusion** is a compelling call for Christians to remain steadfast in their faith when the pressures of culture, comfort, and acceptance threaten to weaken biblical conviction. Drawing from Scripture, personal ministry experiences, and the challenges facing the modern church, Pastor Shane Lawson exposes the subtle ways compromise can infiltrate the believer's life, church leadership, and congregations. This book encourages readers to discern truth from error, stand courageously for God's Word, and remain faithful to Christ even when faithfulness comes at a personal cost. In an age where moral clarity is often exchanged for cultural approval, *Staring in the Face of Compromise* serves as both a warning and a source of encouragement for those determined to walk the narrow path of truth.

In Works...

Ichabod: A Pastor's Nightmare is a gripping and deeply personal account of one pastor's journey through the heartbreak, confusion, and spiritual warfare of serving a church where control, manipulation, and fear gradually overshadowed the lordship of Christ. Through firsthand experiences, Pastor Shane Lawson recounts the challenges of leading a congregation influenced by unhealthy power structures that had already driven away previous pastors and members. This book is more than a story of pain and loss—it is a testimony of faith, perseverance, and God's sustaining grace in the midst of adversity. With biblical insight and hard-earned wisdom, Ichabod serves as both a warning to churches drifting from Christ-centered leadership and an encouragement to pastors, leaders, and believers who have experienced church hurt, spiritual abuse, or the crushing weight of ministry conflict. Ultimately, it is a story of surviving the nightmare, remaining faithful to God's call, and finding hope beyond the darkness. 

When Roles Are Confused

This Sunday, discover what happens when God’s design for the church is ignored. In “When Roles Are Confused,” we will examine the biblical responsibilities of pastors, deacons, and the congregation—and how confusion in those roles can lead to conflict, division, and spiritual drift. Join us as we return to God’s order for His church and learn how unity is restored when every believer functions under the leadership of Christ.

Life's Defining Decisions
Sermon Series

Every life is shaped by defining decisions.  Some choices seem small in the moment—but echo for a lifetime. Others stand like crossroads, demanding courage, conviction, and clarity. In this powerful new series, Life’s Defining Decisions, we will open God’s Word to discover how biblical choices shape spiritual character, determine direction, and impact destiny. Throughout Scripture, we see men and women faced with moments that defined their future.  our future is not determined by chance—it is shaped by choice.

Make plans to join us on Sunday's for Life’s Defining Decisions and discover how to choose wisely, live boldly, and walk faithfully.

Series Messages

In this new year, God is saying to His people, “It’s time to reset — to return to My plan, reconnect as My people, and rely on My power.” This series, “RESET: God’s Plan. God’s People. God’s Power,” will help us rediscover God’s design, rebuild our devotion, and reignite our dependence on Him. If we’re going to experience revival and renewal, we must go back to the Blueprint of God’s Word and align ourselves once again with His divine direction.

Sunday's @ 11 AM

Series Messages

About Shane

Shane Lawson

Pastor, Teacher, Author and
Founder of His Vision Ministries

My Beliefs My Story
Shane and his wife, Kelly have been married twenty-six years. Born and raised in Bradley County, Shane is licensed and ordained to the work of the Gospel ministry and has been serving as a Pastor for twenty-seven years.  Shane is the founder of His Vision Ministries.   Shane is a graduate of Liberty University. Hear his heart: "I have a passion to teach God's word to adults and children guiding them into a relationship with Jesus Christ, encouraging them in their spiritual growth, and equipping them to become fully devoted followers of Christ who impacts their community for Christ. I have learned through the trials of life, as Paul writes in Philippians 4:11 'in whatever state I am to be content' because I agree with Paul when he says in Philippians 1:21 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.' It is a privilege to serve in the ministry and see people believe in Christ being built up in their faith, bonding with other believers, breaking forth in passionate service so their lives will continually bring forth glory in God's name."

Shane has served as a church-planter and in church revitalization and has a heart specifically for missions and discipleship.  He has served on multiple boards and organizations within the local community. He currently serves on both the Executive and Corporate Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ocoee Region.  Shane has served on the Historical Committee for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Shane is partnered to serve with Samaritan's Purse / Operation Christmas Child and Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Shane is ultra-conservative and believes that our nation and most American churches are living in compromise.  He is currently writing his first book, “Staring in the Face of Comprise” that will highlight the many areas of compromise that are taken place in the lives of Christians.  The book will reveal how many Christians do not even know they are living in compromise and Pastor Shane prays the book will be a guide to stir the hearts of those who want to live by God’s standards to stand firm in these perilous times.

Messages

Daily Devotions

The Discipline of Service

By Shane Lawson • June 11, 2026
Daily Devotion by Shane - June 11, 2026

The Discipline of Solitude

By Shane Lawson • June 10, 2026
Daily Devotion by Shane - June 10, 2026

The Discipline of Worship

By Shane Lawson • June 9, 2026
Daily Devotion by Shane - June 9, 2026

Daily Nugget

KNOW JESUS

What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven? Is it luck? Good deeds? Nothing at all? Or is there something more? The Bible has the real answer to this question. It's a matter of FAITH.
F stands for FORGIVENESS. We cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7a says, "In Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins."

A is for AVAILABLE. Forgiveness is available for all. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." But forgiveness is not automatic. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven," says Matthew 7:21a.

I is for IMPOSSIBLE. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin. James 2:13a says, "Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful." We are sinful people. Romans 3:23 tells us, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

T is for TURN. To turn means to repent. We can repent -- or turn -- from our sin and from ourselves. "But unless you repent, you too will all perish," Luke 13:3b says. We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone. Romans 10:9 tells us how: "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

H is for HEAVEN. Heaven is eternal life. Here, that means life "to the full:" "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10b)." In the hereafter, it means the promise of heaven: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am (John 14:3)."

So how can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.

You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don't need fancy words--only an honest heart. You can pray something like this:

Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin, and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.

Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:

FOLLOW CHRIST'S EXAMPLE IN BAPTISM
It's Pastor Shane's desire that everyone who becomes a new believer takes the next step immediately through believer's baptism.  His Vision Ministries has multiple ways to host a baptism and it would be an honor for Pastor Shane to baptize any new believer.  We also have means of scheduling baptisms in other regions.  If you would like to schedule a baptism, [click here].

JOIN A CHURCH YOU CAN WORSHIP AND GROW IN YOUR FAITH
It's important to not forsake the local assembling, therefore we encourage you to find a bible believing church in your community.  We invite everyone to join us for our weekly "Church Online" experience and watch Pastor Shane's sermons or download a podcast of recent messages [click here].  Anyone in the Cleveland, Tennessee area  is always invited to Eastview Baptist Church.

GET INVOLVED IN A GROUP AND BIBLE STUDY
We encourage everyone to connect in their local church into a bible study group.  We offer FREE groups for anyone who has a busy schedule and would like to connect through our free online groups [click here to find a group]

BEGIN A DAILY PERSONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH GOD WHERE YOU STUDY THE BIBLE AND PRAY
We have daily devotions, daily video nuggets, and resources to help you have a daily encounter with God [click here for our ministry opportunities]


Prayer

Prayer is the most important thing we as Christians can do for our nation, circumstances, and one another.  Submit your prayer request to us and you can be assured that Pastor Shane and our prayer team will be praying for your needs.




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