Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Verify — see website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC — orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — faith alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify — in pastoral transition.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
In transition — verify new leadership.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify under new pastor.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Youth, young adults, missions active.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliate.
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Assessment
First Baptist Church Cape Girardeau MO has moved from 117 N Spring Ave to 1289 Lexington Ave (new building since 2006). The church has a 'prospective pastor information' page, indicating they may be in a pastoral transition/search. Programs include children's ministry, young adults, missions, youth group. Contemporary and traditional worship styles. SBC affiliation. Address in database needs updating.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
117 N Spring Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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