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Evangelical Protestant

Clays Mill Road Baptist Church

4716 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
Caution — Needs Further Review
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Jerry Ross
Founded Established congregation
Denomination Independent Baptist (IFB)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.claysmillbaptist.com
Pastor Credentials Verified via church website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB type suggests orthodox Trinitarian Christology; not directly verified.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
IFB typically affirms inerrancy and often KJV-only; not directly verified.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
IFB affirms sola fide.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB traditionally male-only pastoral leadership.
Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
IFB pastor-deacon two-office polity typical; specifics not verified.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB emphasizes expository/textual preaching.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
IFB Great Commission emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
IFB culturally conservative.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Fully independent fundamental Baptist (IFB) — no external accountability network.
Caution
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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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source https://www.claysmillbaptist.com (ECONNREFUSED)

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