First Chinese Baptist Church of Los Angeles — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Casey Young (English-Speaking Lead Pastor); Pastor Abraham Lee (Chinese-Speaking Lead Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Verify on website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fcbc.org/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian orthodox per BF&M 2000.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BF&M 2000 inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC substitutionary atonement per BF&M 2000.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

BF&M 2000 complementarian.

SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 Article VI — male-only senior pastor / teaching elder.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Senior pastor name not surfaced in homepage extraction; verify via staff page.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Chinese heritage congregation in Los Angeles Chinatown; mother congregation of FCBC Walnut (1984).

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

SBC per CSBC directory + FCBC Walnut founding history naming First Chinese Baptist Church of Los Angeles as the mother church.

Strong

Assessment

First Chinese Baptist Church of Los Angeles at 942 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Phone (213) 687-0814. Mother church of FCBC Walnut (planted 1984). SBC per California Southern Baptist Convention. Senior pastor name pending direct verification from staff page.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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