Unverified
Non-denominational Evangelical

Central Church Memphis

6655 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
Non-denom Gospel-Centered — verify
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Matt Shackelford
Founded Unknown
Denomination Non-denominational
Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Pastor Credentials Lead Pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
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Verify — not yet assessed
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Lead Pastor Matt Shackelford + 'Elders & Pastors' referenced — plurality structure likely; verify.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Gospel-centered framing suggests expository bent; not confirmed.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Gospel-Centered' + 'multiply and mature disciples' — strong Great-Commission framing.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
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Caution
Assessment
Not yet assessed. Default yellow pending on-site visit and detailed review.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source centralchurch.com

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