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First Baptist Church Blanchester

101 N Wright St, Blanchester, OH 45107
GARBC — regular/independent Baptist
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Verify on church website
Founded See website
Denomination GARBC
Service Times Sunday morning, evening, Wednesday (see website)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcblan.org
Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify dedicated men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith-alone, Baptist distinctives.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian, male-only pastor.
complementarian male-only pastor
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository preaching typical of GARBC.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Great Commission emphasis.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Traditional fundamentalist Baptist.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
GARBC visible but not confessional-tier per rubric.
Caution
Assessment
GARBC affiliate in southwest Ohio. Pastor verify on site.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

IFB-GARBC agent 2026-05-10

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