Concord Baptist Church of Christ — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Gary V. Simpson (Senior Pastor since 1990)

Founded See website

Denomination Baptist (ABC)

Service Times Sunday morning (see website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.concordbaptistchurch.org

Pastor Credentials See website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian, gospel-affirming.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Homepage does not surface doctrinal statement; ABC/AWAB affiliation would indicate permissive stance.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not visible on homepage.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not detailed on homepage.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Senior pastor not listed on homepage; women-in-office policy not stated.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor DiCicco listed on homepage; full bio/gender not surfaced — verify locally.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify expository vs topical.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Community outreach emphasis.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No Open and Affirming, welcoming, or inclusive language visible on homepage; no DEI emphasis visible.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

ABC-affiliated per prior directory; AWAB/Open&Affirming markers NOT visible on homepage, but ABC permits affirming congregations — yellow pending local verification.

Caution

Assessment

Concord Baptist Church of Christ is one of the largest Protestant congregations in the country and one of Brooklyn's largest African American churches. ABC affiliated. Deeply historic institution. Verify current leadership and theological positions.

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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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