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Independent Fundamental Baptist (KJV)

Eagle River Baptist Church

10021 E Eagle River Loop Rd, Anchorage, AK 99577
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist (Recent Plant)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Manuel Fernandez, Th.D.
Founded 2023
Denomination IFB
Service Times Sundays — verify times on website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Pastor Credentials Th.D.
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
King James Bible.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
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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 senior pastor.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Dr. Manuel Fernandez Th.D. + wife Marla.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Missionary Evangelist Fernandez planting + discipling new converts.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Eagle River AK new plant.
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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
Eagle River Baptist planted May 2023 by Missionary Evangelist Dr. Manuel Fernandez Th.D. + wife Marla. Independent fundamental KJV Bible-believing Baptist with traditional hymns. Recent plant focused on baptizing/discipling new converts in Eagle River.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.eagleriverbaptistchurch.com/about (via search) on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Dr. Manuel Fernandez + IFB (planted May 2023).

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