Quick Facts
Founded
Not published
Denomination
Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on homepage.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on homepage.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry listed — Prayer, Outreach & Missions, Marriage & Family, Young Adults only.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated — 'inspiring sermons' on Spirit-filled life.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated — Pastor Carl Young (male).
Pastor Carl Young (male); single-pastor model
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Only Pastor Carl named on site — solo-pastor model, no elder plurality visible. No men's ministry among the four listed (Prayer, Outreach & Missions, Marriage & Family, Young Adults). Concerning but SBC accountability holds the line against a red flip; held yellow.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Site confirms Spirit-filled framing: 'sermons on diverse themes, including the Holy Spirit, living a Spirit-filled life.' Topical/therapeutic lean; no expository emphasis visible.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not detailed.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not visible.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC — confessional accountability.
Strong
Assessment
CityLight Church in Salt Lake City — SBC-affiliated through Salt Lake Baptist Association. Led by Pastor Carl Young. Full theological review pending.
#sbc#salt-lake-city#utah#west
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
SBC plant with charismatic framing; single-pastor model red.
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
citylightslc.church
Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1380 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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