Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)
Service Times
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Likely affirms basic Christology but through progressive lens.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Sherouse publicly led the church to become LGBTQ-affirming, subordinating Scripture to progressive ethics.
WARNING!
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's ministry found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Progressive soteriology -- likely inclusive.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
RED: Church ordains women. Progressive egalitarian stance.
RED: Women ordained and in pastoral leadership. Full egalitarian.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
RED: Women in pastoral leadership roles.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Progressive -- social justice oriented.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
CBF missions -- social justice emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
BLACK: Church became formally LGBTQ-affirming under Sherouse's leadership. CBF North Carolina hosted its 30th anniversary at this church celebrating LGBTQ inclusion.
Disqualifier
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CBF -- progressive Baptist affiliation.
WARNING!
Assessment
First Baptist Greensboro is a CBF church that became LGBTQ-affirming under Pastor Alan Sherouse. Sherouse publicly lamented the time it took to become affirming and prioritized LGBTQ well-being over attendance and donations. The church hosted CBF NC's 30th anniversary celebration of LGBTQ inclusion. This is a fully progressive Baptist church. BLACK flag -- not recommended.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1000 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
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