Quick Facts
Founded
1893
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC church — affirms orthodox Christology (Nicene, Chalcedonian).
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — Baptist Faith & Message 2000 affirms inerrancy and authority of Scripture.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry confirmed on website.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — salvation by grace through faith. BF&M 2000 framework.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — SBC standard (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard). Male senior pastor confirmed; verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism.
Male senior pastor confirmed. Complementarian per SBC BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard); verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male senior pastor. Elder/deacon structure assumed per SBC polity.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Website error — unable to verify.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC churches give through Cooperative Program; Great Commission emphasis standard.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
WebFetch returned 403 Forbidden — site blocks automated fetch on this pass. Needs alternate verification.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention — cooperative accountability through state conventions and associations.
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Assessment
First Baptist Concord is a large SBC church in Knoxville, TN celebrating 130+ years. Multiple service times suggest significant attendance. SBC affiliation confirmed through SBC Churches Directory. Strong community presence in the greater Knoxville area.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934
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