Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) -- at risk of removal due to female pastors
Service Times
Check website for current times
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Likely orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Church employs female pastors against SBC polity.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
RED: Church employs two female pastors. Women have held prominent ministry roles for nearly 100 years.
RED: Two female pastors on staff. 100 years of women in ministry.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
RED: Female pastors on staff. Church fought SBC amendment on pastoral gender requirements.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify style.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active -- long history in Alexandria.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Church publicly pushed back against SBC constitutional amendment on pastoral roles.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
RED: SBC affiliated but employs female pastors in defiance of SBC direction. At risk of removal.
WARNING!
Assessment
First Baptist Alexandria LA (fbcalexandria.org -- NOT to be confused with FBC Alexandria VA) employs two female pastors and women have held prominent ministry roles for nearly 100 years. The church publicly opposed the SBC constitutional amendment restricting pastoral roles to men. While still technically SBC, they are at odds with convention direction. RED flag on gender. Verify specific theological positions.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
[2026-05-16 needs_review: Agent search surfaced fbcalexandria.org as First Baptist Alexandria VA (not LA). Verify actual LA congregation's website and current pastor.]
No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1100 Jackson St, Alexandria, LA 71301
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