First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Albert Ting (Senior Pastor); Pastor Hanley Liu (English Lead Pastor)

Founded 1984

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Verify on website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fcbcwalnut.org/

Pastor Credentials Hanley Liu interviewed by SOLA Network on pastoring the Chinese heritage church; Terrence Shay (Family Pastor) profiled by Rooted Ministry.

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; Chinese SBC stream uniformly complementarian.

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

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Senior Pastor Albert Ting; English Lead Pastor Hanley Liu; Family Pastor Terrence Shay.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify expository commitment via SOLA-published Hanley Liu interview themes.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active in Chinese Baptist Fellowship of US/Canada.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Bilingual / multi-congregational Chinese heritage church (Mandarin + Cantonese + English).

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

SBC per churches.sbc.net direct directory + CSBC.

Strong

Assessment

First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut at 1555 Fairway Dr, Walnut, CA 91789. Phone (909) 468-0098. Founded 1984 as a church plant out of First Chinese Baptist Church of Los Angeles; moved to current Walnut location 1993. Senior Pastor Albert Ting; English Lead Pastor Hanley Liu (SOLA Network contributor); Family Pastor Terrence Shay (Rooted Ministry).

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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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