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Zion Hill Baptist Church

10411 Cooktown Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Zion Hill Baptist (Mattaponi Baptist Association) — identity resolved; doctrine still thin
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dwight D. Hargrove, Sr.
Founded Unknown
Denomination Baptist
Service Times Sundays (call 540-972-2778)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website zionhillbaptistva.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated — identity unresolved.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
No statement of faith on association page — verify locally.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated — identity unresolved.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist orthodox expected — verify.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated — verify.
Unknown.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Rev. Dwight D. Hargrove, Sr. listed as pastor on the association directory.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated — identity unresolved.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated — identity unresolved.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated — identity unresolved.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Member of Mattaponi Baptist Association of Virginia (mbava.org). Likely BGAV/dual-aligned regional Baptist; specific BGAV vs SBCV affiliation not yet confirmed.
Caution
Assessment
Cooktown Baptist Church in rural Spotsylvania has minimal web presence. A traditional rural Baptist church that needs direct contact for theological assessment.
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Enrichment Notes

The directory tag 'Cooktown Baptist' is a misfile — the church at 10411 Cooktown Rd is Zion Hill Baptist Church (Pastor Hargrove). Listed by Mattaponi Baptist Association; doctrinal specifics not online. Hold yellow.

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