Welcome

who we are

Metro Church is a young, missional church that cares deeply for her city and the region of Northwest Arkansas. We believe the greatest way to impact our cities is not with new gimmicks and technology (although we love new electronic gadgets), but through lives genuinely changed by Jesus. Our desire is to be a people that love Jesus and get to know Him through the scriptures. However, to keep that to ourselves would be a great sin. Our hope is to take what Jesus is doing in our lives to serve and care for those far from God.

our history

  • 2007 -
    In April 7, 2007, God called Lead & Founding Pastor Andy Swart to plant a church in Northwest Arkansas. He...
  • 2008 -
    When the church was first started, the original name of the church was “The New Community Church”, affectionately referred to...
  • 2009 -
    In August of 2009, The Metro was needing to reevaluate her location and how that affected the mission. At this...
  • 2010 -
    In May of 2010, The Metro moved into a position to rent her own facilities. God led them to their...
  • 2011 -
    On May 22nd, an Ef-5 tornado hit Joplin, Missouri, just 70 miles north of The Metro. Within 16 hours after...
  • 2012 -
    Announced that Chris Kohlman will be brought on as Executive Pastor starting August.  ...

what we believe

  • Gospel Centrality
  • Intentional Relationships
  • Radical Giving
  • Missional Living