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Encanto Southern Baptist Church

San Diego, CA
SBC, Spirit-led mission focus
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Robert Pope (Senior Pastor)
Founded Not published
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website encantosbc.com
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC/BF&M 2000 Trinitarian.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC/BF&M 2000 aligned.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not specifically listed.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC/BF&M 2000 aligned.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
BF&M 2000 restricts pastoral office to men.
Pastor not named on homepage; SBC male-pastor polity
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Leadership not named on homepage.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Mission statement: 'To be a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led church, glorifying God by the spread of the Gospel' — strong Great Commission focus.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention.
Strong
Assessment
Encanto Southern Baptist Church in San Diego — SBC-affiliated. Full theological review pending.
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Enrichment Notes

SBC priors dominate; strong mission statement.

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  1. [1] Live source encantosbc.com

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