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Reformed Baptist (1689)

First Baptist Church of Gilmore City

205 N. Gilmore St., Gilmore City, IA 50541
Reformed Baptist — 1689 Confession
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown — verify
Founded Unknown
Denomination Reformed Baptist
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website fbcgc.weebly.com/
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian/patriarchal — male elders only per RB practice
Complementarian — male elders/pastors only per 1689
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
1689 Reformed Baptist (per ReformedReader Iowa directory)
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Assessment
First Baptist Church of Gilmore City IA is listed in ReformedReader Iowa directory as a Reformed Baptist congregation (email tagline 'sovereigntyofGodingrace'). Small rural congregation; site was unreachable at audit. Phone 515-373-6131. Recommended verify activity and pastor name by direct contact before recommending.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Address and 1689 affiliation per ReformedReader Iowa directory; site Weebly was ECONNREFUSED at audit — verify before recommending.

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  1. [1] Live source reformedreader.org/rbiowa.htm

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