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Southern Baptist

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

2501 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76710
Waco Baptist; affiliation not published
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Josh Vaughan
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings; (254) 752-1655
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website cabcwaco.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on fetched pages — verify.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'The authority of the Bible' mentioned; inerrancy-level language not confirmed.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not documented.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on fetched pages.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Women's Ministry page visible; women-pastor policy not stated.
Not stated — verify in person
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not documented on fetched pages.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not documented.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong Great Commission language: 'proclaim good news, make disciples, send missionaries'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not documented.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Baptist — SBC/BGCT/CBF alignment not published.
Caution
Assessment
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in downtown Waco is led by Pastor Josh Vaughan. Self-describes as 'multi-generational, multi-cultural' body focused on 'proclaiming the good news, making disciples, and sending missionaries.' Great Commission language is a positive doctrinal signal. Downtown Waco location near Baylor University.
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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 cabcwaco.org

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