Cleveland Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Peter J. Folger (Senior Pastor)

Founded 1958

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website clevelandbaptist.org/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Christology per SOF

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Yellow held — homepage references 'Adult Bible Fellowship' and 'Young Professionals' and 'Ladies Bible Fellowship' but no dedicated men's ministry surfaced.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Green held — 'Ladies Bible Fellowship' gender-distinct; no women pastors.

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor + deacon board, male; family succession (Kevin Folger emeritus)

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Yellow held — pastor podcast 'Grace and Truth for Today' noted; 'truth of the Gospel' framing but no expository/KJV methodology specified on fetch.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong missions emphasis; global sending church

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify — minimal public cultural engagement

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Independent — no denominational accountability

Caution

Assessment

Long-established independent Baptist church founded in 1958 by Dr. Roy Thompson, now led by Peter Folger after Kevin Folger's 2019 transition to pastor emeritus. Strong missions sending record and consistent IFB identity across multiple generations of leadership. Reasonable option for Northeast Ohio families seeking classic fundamental Baptist ministry.

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

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