First Baptist Church Bowling Green — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jeff Reynolds (Senior Pastor, since January 2016)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM (worship band + 25-min message); 5:00 PM meal; 6:00 PM worship

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website firstbaptistbg.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

SBC -- orthodox.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC -- BFM 2000.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Multiple weekly gatherings including Sunday evening.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC -- faith alone.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Homepage does not surface staff titles. Lauren Parish 'Minister of Children' concern stands from prior notes but unverified on landing. 'Beliefs' and 'Gospel' links present.

Male senior pastor (Jeff Reynolds). SBC complementarian.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastoral leadership.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

25-minute messages with worship band -- contemporary format.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

SBC Cooperative Program.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No CRT/DEI language on homepage; emphasis on 'faith and life' integration. No progressive indicators.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Listed in SBC directory and Kentucky Baptist Convention (both conservative). Multiple staff with SBTS/NOBTS degrees.

Strong

Assessment

First Baptist Bowling Green is an active SBC church with Jeff Reynolds as Senior Pastor since 2016. Multiple weekly services including Sunday morning, Sunday evening meal and worship. Contemporary format with worship band. Located at 621 E 12th Ave. Strong programming.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Conservative state convention (KBC) but use of 'Minister' title for female Children's staff is a small yellow flag. Not a CBF/mis-tag; just non-precise titling.

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

[1] Live source churches.sbc.net/church/first-baptist-church-bowling-green/
[2] Live source kybaptist.org/churches/first-baptist-church-bowling-green/
[3] Live source firstbaptistbg.org/about

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