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First Baptist Church Erwin

200 Love St, Erwin, TN
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Brian Scott (36th Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
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?
Tuesdays Together Bible study for men and women; no dedicated men's ministry surfaced.
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?
Complementarian; no women pastors identified on staff
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons; Dr. Brian Scott 36th pastor
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
In Christ for Community. In Community for Christ.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values; Spanish-language Sunday School; community outreach via Main Street Market food pantry
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program
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Assessment
SBC church in Erwin, TN. Cooperative program participant.
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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
Dr. Brian Scott
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source erwinfirst.org

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