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First Baptist Church El Paso

El Paso, TX
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Mark Rotramel
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday 9am Blended Worship; 10:15am Sunday School; 11:15am Traditional Worship
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcep.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox (presumed SBC).
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed (presumed SBC); SOF not surfaced on homepage.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry link confirmed under Ministries; structure not detailed.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith (SBC).
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian (SBC default); Mark Rotramel not confirmed on homepage extract.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led; elder/deacon structure not surfaced on homepage.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Current series 'ReThinking Church' — thematic framing; expository stance not explicit on homepage.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Faithfulness to Christ's call emphasis.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT/affirming language surfaced on homepage.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliation (not surfaced on fetched homepage but denominational tag consistent).
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Assessment
SBC church in El Paso, TX. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbcep.com

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