Bryan Station Baptist Church Lexington — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Brent K. Spears

Founded 1786 (one of the oldest churches in Kentucky)

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 10:30 AM (verify)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website bryanstation.org

Pastor Credentials Pastor

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Not explicitly stated on homepage; verify.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

'Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints' — traditional high view; explicit inerrancy language not quoted on home.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not confirmed from homepage.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Holds to 'the Doctrines of Grace' — Reformed/Calvinistic soteriology; practices two ordinances (baptism, Lord's Supper). Clear Protestant position.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Not explicitly addressed on homepage; male pastor (Brent K. Spears). Verify.

Male pastor; explicit women-in-ministry stance not published. Independent Baptist 'Doctrines of Grace' churches are almost universally complementarian.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Named pastor; elder plurality not stated on homepage.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify — no direct expository claim found on public pages.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Great Commission (Matt 28:19) stated as guiding principle; 'missionary Baptist' in self-description.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No overt language visible; traditional/historic framing.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Independent Baptist (not confessional PCA/SBC, but 'Doctrines of Grace' signals Reformed Baptist conservatism).

Caution

Assessment

SBC church in Lexington, Kentucky. Added to directory for evaluation. Southern Baptist Convention affiliation provides denominational accountability through the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

CORRECTION: Listed as SBC but self-identifies as Independent Missionary Baptist. Doctrines of Grace = Reformed Baptist — upgrade signal. Founded 1786. | URL research: address actually 3175 Briar Hill Rd (not 3150) Lexington KY; bryanstation.org; independent missionary Baptist (per site), not SBC as recorded

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[1] Live source bryanstation.org

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