Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Alliance of Baptists / CBF
Service Times
Check website for current times
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Likely basic orthodoxy through progressive lens.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Progressive hermeneutic -- LGBTQ affirmation overrides traditional reading.
WARNING!
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Progressive -- likely inclusive.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
RED: Alliance of Baptists has ordained LGBTQ ministers since founding (1987). Women in pastoral roles.
RED: Women in pastoral roles. Alliance of Baptists ordains LGBTQ ministers.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
RED: Egalitarian leadership structure.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Progressive.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Social justice emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
BLACK: Pastor Mack Dennis led congregation through 'Christocentric lens' toward LGBTQ affirmation. Church has a 'Welcome and Inclusion' page titled 'Have a Seat Here, Please.' Alliance of Baptists affiliation.
Disqualifier
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Alliance of Baptists -- the most progressive Baptist body. Founded 1987, affirmed LGBTQ ordination from the start.
WARNING!
Assessment
First Baptist Asheville is affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists -- the most progressive Baptist denomination, which has ordained LGBTQ ministers since its founding in 1987. Pastor Mack Dennis led the congregation through a process of LGBTQ affirmation using a 'Christocentric lens.' The church's Welcome and Inclusion page is titled 'Have a Seat Here, Please.' Historic building (1829, Ellington design, 1927) but fully progressive theology. BLACK flag -- not recommended.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
5 Oak St, Asheville, NC 28801
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