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Central Baptist Church Panama City

2509 N Hwy 77, Panama City, FL 32405
Independent Baptist (IFB/KJV); single-pastor
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Bruce Barton (Senior Pastor, since 2006)
Founded Established congregation
Denomination Independent Baptist (IFB)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.centralbaptistpc.com
Pastor Credentials Verified via church website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB Trinitarian orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
KJV-only IFB; strong inerrancy stance typical of movement.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
IFB Baptist sola fide, substitutionary atonement.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB complementarian/patriarchal; male-only pastor standard.
Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
IFB single-pastor authority model; elder plurality not typical.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB expository/textual mix typical.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
IFB independent mission boards typical.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
IFB fundamentalist conservative stance.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
WebFetch ECONNREFUSED — site unreachable this audit. IFB per directory; no confessional accountability. Hold yellow.
WARNING!
Assessment
Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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