Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) / Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) dual-affiliated
Service Times
Sunday Bible Study 9:00 AM, Worship 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Likely orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
RED: 'Bible Freedom' / 'Soul Freedom' rhetoric signals moderate hermeneutic inconsistent with BFM2000 inerrancy framing.
WARNING!
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Likely orthodox.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
RED flag likely: CBF permits women in pastoral ordination; dual-affiliated churches often ordain women. Staff directory page returned 404 in audit — unable to verify roster, but affiliation pattern warrants red.
Male pastor (Wade Bibb). Dual affiliation -- verify gender theology.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastor currently.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify style.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Supports missions through both SBC and CBF.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
RED: Moderate-to-progressive Baptist trajectory consistent with CBF affiliation.
WARNING!
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
RED: Dual SBC/CBF affiliation CONFIRMED on /about page. Mission partners explicitly list 'Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF).' Also affirms 'Bible Freedom, Soul Freedom, Church Freedom, Religious Freedom' — classic CBF/moderate Baptist distinctives diverging from BFM2000.
WARNING!
Assessment
Central Baptist Bearden supports missions through both SBC and CBF -- dual affiliation is a yellow flag as CBF leans progressive. Wade Bibb serves as pastor. Founded 1894. Verify theological positions on gender and cultural issues.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Homepage does not detail beliefs or staff; dual SBC/CBF characterization stands from prior rounds and yellow caution rating is appropriate. Verify notes preserved.
No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
6300 Deane Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
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