Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Ph.D.
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC church — affirms orthodox Christology (Nicene, Chalcedonian).
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — Baptist Faith & Message 2000 affirms inerrancy and authority of Scripture.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry detected on homepage — verify.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — salvation by grace through faith. BF&M 2000 framework.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — SBC standard (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard). Male senior pastor confirmed; verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism.
Male senior pastor confirmed. Complementarian per SBC BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard); verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male senior pastor Bo Rice confirmed (not Mark Penick as previously listed).
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify — check sermon archives for expository vs topical.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC churches give through Cooperative Program; Great Commission emphasis standard.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify — check for DEI/CRT language or social justice emphasis.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention — cooperative accountability through state conventions and associations.
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Assessment
First Baptist Brandon is an SBC church near Tampa, FL led by Dr. Mark Penick. Three Sunday services. SBC affiliation confirmed. Also operates a Christian academy.
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
216 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, FL 33510
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