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Black Baptist Megachurch

First Baptist Church of Broad Street

1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Unvisited — Needs Local Evaluation
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable See website for current pastor
Founded See website
Denomination Baptist (NBC)
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, gospel-affirming.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify inerrancy stance — many historically Black churches affirm authority but not strict inerrancy.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify faith-alone soteriology.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance.
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Verify elder/pastor accountability structure.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository vs topical.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active outreach and community engagement typical of Black megachurches.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify — many historically Black churches engage social justice; evaluate whether gospel remains central.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Website ECONNREFUSED on fetch; cannot verify NBC affiliation or doctrine. Hold yellow; flag website as dead.
Caution
Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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