Agape Baptist Church Philadelphia — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Robert Merritt

Founded Unknown

Denomination Baptist

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Not stated on available sources — FaithStreet stub unreachable.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Rev. Robert Merritt (male)

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rev. Robert Merritt listed; no other info available.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Baptist — specific association not identified.

Caution

Assessment

Agape Baptist Church in Philadelphia — led by Rev. Robert Merritt. Full theological review pending.

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Sources & Evidence

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