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Evangelical Protestant

First Baptist Church Palatka

117 N 2nd St, Palatka, FL 32177
Caution — Needs Further Review
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Mike Smith
Founded Established congregation
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcpalatka.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?
Verify inerrancy stance (website unreachable — ECONNREFUSED).
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify complementarian practice (website unreachable).
Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
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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?
Verify cultural alignment (website unreachable).
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Verify denominational accountability (website unreachable).
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Assessment
Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.
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✓ 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 Mike Smith
Source: cbmw.org — hover for details
Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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