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First Baptist Church Albertville

Albertville, AL
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Chris Johnson (Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website albertvillefbc.church
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Ministry CONFIRMED on homepage (listed alongside Women's, Children, Preschool, Worship, Hispanic, Missions). Upgraded from yellow to green.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Distinct Men's Ministry and Women's Ministry confirmed on homepage — complementarian ministry structure. Senior Pastor name not surfaced.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated — 'authentic encounters with Christ' / 'life-giving community' framing without preaching methodology.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/affirming language detected; 'everyone is welcome' within traditional evangelical framing.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program
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Assessment
SBC church in Albertville, AL. Cooperative program participant.
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Church Social Media
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-09 verify-se sweep: confirmed via albertvillefbc.church/leadership; serving as Pastor since April 2011, ~15 years tenure. Honored at 10-year mark by congregation per The Alabama Baptist July 2021.]

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  1. [1] Live source albertvillefbc.church

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