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Baptist Convention of New Mexico

New Mexico (statewide)
Not a Local Church — Denominational Body
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Steve Ballew (Executive Director, since 2021)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.bcnm.com
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC state convention — BF&M 2000 Trinitarian orthodoxy.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
BF&M 2000 functional inerrancy.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Convention-level, not applicable.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC sola fide soteriology.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
BF&M 2000 male-only pastoral office.
Verify
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
State convention polity, not local church.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Network-level; individual preaching varies.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Churches cooperating to carry out the Great Commission' — explicit mission.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources; verify member-church culture.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC state convention — BF&M 2000 accountability.
Strong
Assessment
Baptist Convention of New Mexico — Churches cooperating for the Great Commission across New Mexico.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source bcnm.com

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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