First Baptist Church Indian Trail — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Ross Layne

Founded Established congregation

Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.fbcindiantrail.org

Pastor Credentials Verified via church website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian, gospel-centered.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

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Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

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Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

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Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

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Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

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Caution

Accountability Structure

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

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Caution

Assessment

Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

Pastor Ross Layne

Source: cbmw.org — hover for details

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

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