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Independent Fundamental Baptist

Bible Baptist Church of Bennington

1425 Harwood Hill, Route 7A, Bennington, VT 05201
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist (KJV)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Michael Richard Twardy
Founded 1976
Denomination IFB
Service Times Verify times on website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website bbcvt.weebly.com
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
King James Bible.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB — male-only pastoral leadership.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Mike Twardy (planted 1976).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
KJV expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Bennington + nursing home outreach.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative rural southwest VT.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist.
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Assessment
Pastor Mike Twardy planted Bible Baptist Bennington in 1976 — 50+ years of ministry. Still preaches from the KJV with traditional hymns. Located on Harwood Hill (Historic Route 7A) in SW Vermont near NY and MA borders. Includes nursing home outreach.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://bbcvt.weebly.com/about-us on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Michael Richard Twardy + IFB (founded 1976).

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