Columbia Baptist Temple — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ron LaFlam (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown (pre-1981)

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fundamental.org/kjv-church-directory/3983/columbia-baptist-temple/

Pastor Credentials Verify (multigenerational LaFlam pastorate; R.W. LaFlam served 1981)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Christology per SOF

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-only per Fundamental.org directory

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry presence

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?

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor + deacon board, male; family pastoral continuity

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify preaching style

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify missions emphasis

Caution

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-standing KJV-only independent fundamental Baptist church in Columbia SC with multigenerational LaFlam family pastoral continuity. Small classic IFB footprint in the capital. Visit with discernment to check whether the KJV-only stance is held as preference, conviction, or (worst case) a salvation issue.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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