Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Elders (Shepherds)
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Church of Christ
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
CoC restoration tradition — Trinitarian orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
CoC affirms Bible as authoritative.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not retrieved — verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
CoC teaches baptism as essential for salvation — deviates from Protestant sola fide but within Christian orthodoxy.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Site includes 'Women's Role Studies' resource page — suggests an internal discussion about women's roles (possibly more progressive than traditional CoC). Verify current stance.
CoC tradition male-only leadership, but 'Women's Role Studies' on site suggests internal review
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Elder-led ('Shepherds' page referenced); specific shepherds not retrieved.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not retrieved — verify.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Loving God and pouring into the 1960 area' — community-focused.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not retrieved — verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Autonomous Church of Christ — no broader accountability.
Caution
Assessment
Bammel CoC in Houston. Church of Christ.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Website found (bammel.org). 'Women's Role Studies' page noted — potential progressive trajectory.
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
bammel.org
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[2] Live source
bammel.org/home
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
Houston, TX