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First Baptist Church Marshall

301 S Grove St, Marshall, TX 75670
RED UPGRADE — female Associate Pastor Minda Purdie confirmed
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Ben Marsh
Founded Established congregation
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcmarshall.org
Pastor Credentials Verified via church website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC BF&M 2000 orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify inerrancy stance.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify faith-alone soteriology.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Minda Purdie serves as 'Associate Pastor of Congregational Life' — female holding pastor title. Violates BFM 2000 complementarian pastoral office restriction. Staff page confirms: Ryan Berryhill (Pastor), Minda Purdie (Associate Pastor), Deborah Gilbert (Worship Minister), Wes Skelton (Financial Director).
Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
SBC affiliation plus female pastor = effective CBF-aligned 'moderate' practice; upgrade from yellow to red.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Methodology not verified.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program norm.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT markers observed.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
Strong
Assessment
Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbcmarshall.org

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