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First Baptist Church Inverness

121 W Dampier St, Inverness, FL 34450
SBC — Male Pastor, Men's Ministry
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Byron Brown (Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday School 9:00 AM; Worship 10:30 AM; Wednesday Night 6:00 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC BF&M 2000 background; orthodox Christology assumed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Site describes commitment to 'preaching God's Word with passion' — high-view language, though inerrancy not directly quoted.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Site navigation includes '/men-s-ministry' page — dedicated men's ministry confirmed.
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
'Greatest Commandments and Great Commission' referenced; sola fide not directly quoted.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Pastor Byron Brown (male) confirmed as Lead Pastor; SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000.
Verify
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Single lead-pastor visible; elder plurality not detailed.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
'Preaching God's Word with passion' — style (expository vs topical) not described in detail.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Great Commission referenced; specific missions giving not visible.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT or affirming language detected.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliation not confirmed on homepage this pass; name and BF&M-style language consistent, but verify.
Caution
Assessment
SBC church in Inverness, FL at 550 Pleasant Grove Road (differs from listing at 121 W Dampier St — may have relocated). Pastor Byron Brown leads with a vision for 'a church united in grace.' Sunday School, worship, and Wednesday night activities. Church Center and VOMO volunteer platform.
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Enrichment Notes

Men's Ministry explicitly listed on website, contradicting existing has_mens_ministry: false flag — worth noting.

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  1. [1] Live source fbcinverness.com

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