First Baptist Church Greenville MS — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. James L. Nichols (Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.fbcgreenville.net

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Website frames beliefs as 'God loves all of creation, and through Jesus Christ we are brought into fellowship with God' — orthodox but vaguely stated; Trinity and deity of Christ not specifically named on home page.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

'As found in God's Word' — affirms Scripture but no inerrancy language; welcoming 'seekers' language consistent with moderate Baptist trajectory.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Ministry listed in navigation; no programming detail surfaced.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not clearly stated — 'love and grace of God' framing without sola fide specificity.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Dr. James L. Nichols listed as Pastor (male) — but pastoral team composition and elder/deacon list not confirmed on pages reviewed.

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Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Typical Baptist pastor-led polity; specific structure not confirmed.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Pastor's Pen section referenced; preaching-method description not surfaced.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

'Proclaim the love and grace of God' — mission stated but generic.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

'Diverse Christian community,' 'all are welcome' language is ambiguous — could be innocuous or could signal moderate/progressive trajectory. Not stated plainly on available sources.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Listed as SBC but website 'diverse community / seekers welcome' framing could indicate CBF alignment or dual-affiliation. Verify directly.

Caution

Assessment

SBC church in Greenville, MS at 407 Main Street (differs from listing at 200 S Shelby St). Dr. James L. Nichols serves as Pastor. Office hours Mon-Fri 8 AM-4 PM.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source fbcgreenville.net

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