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Boyd Avenue Baptist Church

1930 Boyd Ave
GREEN
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ed Tharp (Senior Pastor); Wesley Avent (Associate)
Founded 1957
Denomination Baptist
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.boydavenuebaptist.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male senior pastor (Ed Tharp, since Dec 2019); male associate (Wesley Avent). Conservative Baptist polity.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Caution
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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched boydavenuebaptist.org/about-us on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Ed Tharp (Senior Pastor since Dec 2019), Wesley Avent (Associate), 1957 founding, Children's Ministry Director. GREEN: male senior + conservative Baptist posture.

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