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First Baptist Church Abilene

Abilene, TX
CBF-affiliated (plus SBC/BGCT) — moderate/progressive trajectory
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Ray Miller
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sundays (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcabilene.org
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — programs across all age groups plus women's ministry explicitly listed; dedicated men's ministry not highlighted.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — Sunday 10:30 AM worship; sermon archive on BoxCast; style not described on homepage.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program
Disqualifier
Assessment
SBC church in Abilene, TX. Cooperative program participant.
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Church Social Media
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Rating correction: CBF triple-affiliation (with SBC and BGCT) puts FBC Abilene on moderate/progressive Baptist trajectory. Per rubric, CBF membership alone is black tier.

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  1. [1] Live source fbcabilene.org

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