Duluth Bible Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown (Dennis Rokser pastor until Sept 2022)

Founded 1982 (home study 1973, morning services 1981)

Denomination Independent Bible

Service Times Sunday 10:30 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Not detailed in accessible content.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

'Bible-believing' with literal-historical-grammatical hermeneutic per about page.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

'Grace-oriented' — Free Grace / dispensational lineage consistent with Dennis Rokser (former senior pastor). Verify against current statement.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Dennis Rokser served as senior pastor until September 2022; current leadership not identified.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

'Teaching of the Word of God verse by verse' per about page — expository.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Non-denominational / independent Bible church; Free Grace / dispensational heritage via Rokser.

Caution

Assessment

Duluth Bible Church in Duluth, MN — yellow-default pending full research. Verify all categories.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Free Grace / dispensational theology is distinctive; Rokser's view on soteriology differs from Lordship salvation (MacArthur) — not Reformed. Expository preaching is a green.

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[1] Live source duluthbible.org
[2] Live source duluthbible.org/about

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