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Calvary Baptist Church Mt Pleasant

501 W 1st St, Mt Pleasant, TX 75455
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Ken Whitten
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday School 9:00 AM; Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM; Sunday Evening 6:00 PM; Wednesday Evening available
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources — verify.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — SBC BF&M 2000 (if truly SBC) implies complementarianism.
Male lead pastor (Dr. Ken Whitten)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Dr. Ken Whitten (male, per batch).
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described on available sources.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not described on available sources.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Batch says SBC; calvarymp.org WebFetch did not surface SBC confirmation in this pass — verify.
Caution
Assessment
Calvary Baptist Mt Pleasant is led by Dr. Ken Whitten. Located at 2202 N Edwards Ave (differs from placeholder 501 W 1st St). Three services on Sunday including evening service — traditional Baptist schedule. Has both a website and Facebook presence. Verify SBC affiliation and doctrinal positions on-site.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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