Cardinal Baptist Church (Ruther Glen) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Wayne Hines

Founded Unknown

Denomination SBC

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website); (804) 994-2208

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.cardinalbaptist.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC BFM 2000 — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BFM 2000 inerrancy.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Ministry confirmed on site — 'Men's Breakfast Saturday April 11 8:00 am' advertised under GET INVOLVED.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Grace through faith.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male pastor; BFM 2000 male-only pastorate. Complementarian — male leadership affirmed but not explicitly patriarchal.

Male pastor; SBC BFM 2000 male-only pastorate

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor Wayne Hines.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not reviewed.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Community Baptist in Ruther Glen.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Rural Caroline County — conservative.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Mission statement 'Loving God, Loving People, Making Disciples Who Make Disciples.' Our Beliefs page referenced but text not reviewed. No women pastors or LGBTQ/DEI signals detected. Upgrade to yellow: men's ministry present and no red indicators surfaced.

Caution

Assessment

Cardinal Baptist Church is an SBC-affiliated congregation in Ruther Glen, Caroline County, led by Pastor Wayne Hines. Standard conservative SBC church in a rural Virginia county. BFM 2000 baseline provides solid doctrinal foundation. Recommended for Caroline County residents.

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

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