First Baptist Church Clarksville — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Ronny Raines (Senior Pastor, since November 1, 2020)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Check fbct.org for current times

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fbct.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC -- orthodox.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC -- BFM 2000.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No dedicated men's ministry listed among site's ministries (preschool, kids, students, college, adults, special needs, recreation, missions, ESL, Hispanic, Korean, military). Yellow holds.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC -- faith alone.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male senior pastor confirmed. SBC complementarian.

Male senior pastor (Dr. Ronny Raines). SBC complementarian.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Dr. Ronny Raines confirmed as senior pastor (2026 HarperCollins devotional contributor). Leads Wed night Bible study.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify style -- site does not describe.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

SBC Cooperative Program; ESL, Hispanic, Korean, and military outreach ministries confirmed on site.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No progressive indicators. Military community (near Fort Campbell); includes Hispanic, Korean, and military-specific ministries.

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Accountability Structure

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

SBC affiliation held per record; not explicitly on homepage.

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Assessment

First Baptist Clarksville (First Clarksville) is an SBC church led by Dr. Ronny Raines since 2020. Located at 499 Commerce St near Fort Campbell military installation. Active church programming. Verify men's ministry and preaching style.

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

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