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Curtis Corner Baptist Church

591 Curtis Corner Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist (1842 Founded)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Paul Chapman
Founded 1842
Denomination IFB
Service Times Sun 9:30 AM SS / 10:30 AM Worship / 6 PM PM; Wed 7 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website curtiscornerbaptist.com
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible-believing.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB — male-only pastoral leadership.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Paul Chapman (since 2004).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Wakefield/South Kingstown.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Long-standing Wakefield RI.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist.
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Assessment
Curtis Corner Baptist founded 1842 — nearly two centuries old. Paul Chapman pastoring since 2004. Independent Fundamental Baptist with classic weekly schedule. Active podcast (SermonAudio).
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://curtiscornerbaptist.com on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Paul Chapman + IFB (founded 1842).

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