Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Nathan VanHorn
Founded
1888
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 10:30 AM (verify)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
Pastor Credentials
Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not verified
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not verified
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not verified
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not verified
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard); verify local practice (verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism)
SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior pastor Nathan VanHorn per web sources; verify elder structure
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not verified
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not verified
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not verified
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Meridian, Mississippi. Added to directory for evaluation. Southern Baptist Convention affiliation provides denominational accountability through the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
#sbc#meridian#mississippi#needs-review
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Correct address: 701 26th Ave, Meridian MS 39301.
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
fbcmeridian.org
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[2] Live source
meridianstar.com/2017/03/10/worship-site-profile-first-ba…
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
632 25th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301