Bible Baptist Church of Fredericksburg — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Stephen St. John

Founded 2019

Denomination Independent Baptist (KJV-Only)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.biblebaptistchurchoffredericksburg.com

Pastor Credentials Verify (founder/church planter; KJV-Only emphasis)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox per IFB statement

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

YELLOW: KJV-Only is not a positive marker per the MOOP rubric — at best it is a neutral translation preference, at worst it is doctrinally problematic (Ruckmanism / KJV-as-double-inspiration). Pastor explicitly states the goal "to start a King James Church" — visit to determine whether the position is KJV-preferred-traditional (a translation choice MOOP can respect though does not share) or harder Ruckmanite KJV-Onlyism (a doctrinal concern that should pull other categories down).

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry presence

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion (IFB standard)

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Patriarchal — male pastors/elders, traditional family structure (default IFB)

Patriarchal — male pastors/elders (IFB default; verify)

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor + deacon board, male (default IFB; verify)

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify preaching style — likely topical-expository hybrid (typical IFB)

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify missions emphasis

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify — minimal public cultural engagement

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Independent — no denominational accountability

Caution

Assessment

Bible Baptist Church of Fredericksburg is a 2019 Independent Baptist church plant under Pastor Stephen St. John, with explicit KJV-Only emphasis. The pastor's stated goal "to start a King James Church" places the congregation in the KJV-Only tradition — visit with discernment to determine whether the position is KJV-preferred-traditional (GREEN) or Ruckmanite-double-inspiration (YELLOW concern). Patriarchal leadership and conservative sexual ethics are presumed by IFB default. Email: BBCOFFREDERICKSBURG@GMAIL.COM. Phone/text: 423-217-8211.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website