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Reformed Baptist (1689)

Cornerstone Baptist Church (Dubuque)

2747 Burden, Dubuque, IA 52001
Reformed Baptist — 1689 Confession (verify)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jim Hedrick
Founded Unknown
Denomination Reformed Baptist
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website biblebaptistdbq.com/
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify with church
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian/patriarchal — male elders only per RB practice
Complementarian — male elders/pastors only per 1689
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Listed on ReformedReader Iowa as 1689; aggregator data conflicts (some show SBC affiliation). Verify directly.
Caution
Assessment
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dubuque IA (Senior Pastor Jim Hedrick) is listed on ReformedReader Iowa as Reformed Baptist holding the 1689 confession; aggregators conflict on whether it's also SBC-affiliated. Conservative score (yellow on denominational) reflects ambiguity — recommended verify confessional posture directly with pastor before recommending. Address 2747 Burden Ave; contact jimhedrick@logondubuque.net.
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Enrichment Notes

Pastor and address verified via ReformedReader Iowa; SBC vs. RB-only ambiguity noted in aggregator data; rated yellow pending direct verification.

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  1. [1] Live source reformedreader.org/rbiowa.htm

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