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First Baptist Church Cary

Cary, NC
Solid — Confessional SBC
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Pat Kilby
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.caryfirst.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Ministry confirmed in ministries nav. Dr. Pat Kilby + SBC cooperative + BFM2000 complementarian framing + no red flags. Upgraded.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Traditional (8am) and Contemporary (10:30am) services offered; sermon style not characterized on homepage
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program
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Assessment
SBC church in Cary, NC. Cooperative program participant.
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Pastor Signatures & Affiliations [Orthodox-aligned signatures]

Public statement signatures and organizational affiliations of this church's named pastors. "People is policy" — these are evidence-weighted signals about doctrinal trajectory, not the sole determinant of any rating.

Nashville Statement
Dr. Pat Kilby
Source: cbmw.org — hover for details
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source caryfirst.com

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