Daleville Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Wes Belcher

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (Dale Baptist Association)

Service Times Sunday mornings

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website dalevillebc.com

Pastor Credentials SBC pastor

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

BFM2000 orthodox

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Grace through faith

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor-led with deacons

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

SBC missions

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative SBC values

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

SBC cooperative program

Strong

Assessment

SBC church in Daleville, AL. Cooperative program participant.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Limited web presence; firstbaptistchurchdaleville.com found but minimal info [2026-05-09 verify-se sweep: PULPIT TRANSITION DETECTED. Jim Peters listed on dalevillebc.com/pastor.html as current pastor (since July 19, 2015), but Alabama Baptist reporting indicates he began as new pastor of First Baptist Geneva on May 3 after 11 years at Daleville. Daleville Baptist site not yet updated. Likely entering transition/interim phase. Recommend re-check in 30-60 days.] [2026-05-09 verify-sweep skipped: Pulpit transition in progress: Jim Peters listed on church site but Alabama Baptist reporting confirms he moved to FBC Geneva May 3, 2026 after 11 years at Daleville. Site outdated; likely entering interim phase. Captured in notes; left pastor=Verify.]

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[1] Live source firstbaptistchurchdaleville.com

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