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First Baptist Church Conyers

Conyers, GA
SBC — BFM2000 explicit, 10%+ Cooperative Program, male pastoral team
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable John Mark Oliver
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.firstconyers.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's ministry; ministries organized by age (Kids, Students, Young Adults, Adults) and 'Small Groups' generically — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Senior Pastor John Mark Oliver, Executive Pastor David Hammons, Pastoral Care Butch Davis — male pastoral team; age/ministry specialists listed as ministers (SBC complementarian pattern).
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — 'SERMONS' link present but teaching philosophy not described.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
BFM2000 explicitly referenced as primary doctrinal expression. Allocates over 10% of receipts to SBC Cooperative Program, Georgia Baptist Convention, Stone Mountain Baptist Association.
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Assessment
SBC church in Conyers, GA. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Senior pastor verified via firstconyers.com/about 2026-04-29.

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  1. [1] Archived snapshot web.archive.org/web/20250712010107/https://www.firstconye…
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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