First Baptist Church Joplin — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Verify — see firstjoplin.org/staff

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website firstjoplin.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC — orthodox.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC — inerrancy.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC — faith alone.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Verify pastor and leadership gender.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Verify.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Two services, active web presence.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

SBC affiliate.

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Assessment

First Baptist Joplin has an active web presence at firstjoplin.org. Note: actual address appears to be 633 S Pearl Ave, not '4th & Sergeant Ave' as listed. Two Sunday services. SBC church. Pastor name not confirmed from search — check staff page. Community rebuilt after 2011 tornado devastated Joplin.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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