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First Baptist Church Fairfield

Fairfield, AL
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Victor Sinclair Lewis Sr.
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website firstbaptistchurchfairfield.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's ministry surfaced on homepage.
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?
No women listed as pastors at this church; female staff hold 'Children Ministry Coordinator' and 'Youth Fellowship Coordinator' (non-pastoral) roles.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Pastor Victor Sinclair Lewis Sr. leads daily 6 AM 'Upper Room Experience' prayer call; preaching style on Sunday not explicitly stated — verify in person.
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?
Denomination still not stated on homepage. Staff titles 'Sis.' for women and 'Rev.' for guest ministers (including Rev. Deana Palmore from another church) suggest historically Black Baptist tradition (possibly NBCUSA/PNBC) rather than SBC. SBC affiliation unverified.
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Fairfield, AL. Cooperative program participant.
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Enrichment Notes

Potential NBCUSA (National Baptist Convention USA) affiliation given location demographics; flag for denom verification.

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  1. [1] Live source firstbaptistchurchfairfield.com

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