Covenant Baptist Church of Grand Rapids — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Sam Waldron / pastoral elders

Founded 1990s

Denomination Reformed Baptist

Service Times Sunday worship

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.cbcgrandrapids.org

Pastor Credentials Sam Waldron: ThM, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; PhD, SBTS; founding faculty CBTS; author 'A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith' — the standard contemporary commentary

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Trinitarian per 1689.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy + sola Scriptura.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify per local engagement.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Particular Baptist; classical Reformed.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male elders only per 1689.

Male elders only per 1689 LBC chapter 26.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Plurality of male elders.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository, doctrinal — Waldron-led.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify per local engagement.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Confessional, anti-egalitarian.

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Accountability Structure

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

1689 LBC; tied to Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Assessment

Covenant Baptist Church of Grand Rapids is the long-time pulpit of Sam Waldron, whose 'Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession' is the standard contemporary commentary on the LBC. Direct CBTS connection. One of the most theologically credentialed 1689 congregations in North America. GREEN.

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

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