First Baptist Church Lafayette LA — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable James Pritchard (Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fbclaf.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 -- BFM 2000.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's specific programming.

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?

Male pastor. SBC complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard).

Male pastor (James Pritchard). SBC complementarian.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastoral leadership.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify style. Sermons available online.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

SBC Cooperative Program.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No progressive indicators. 'Helping people find real meaning.'

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Accountability Structure

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

SBC.

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Assessment

First Baptist Lafayette LA is an SBC church with James Pritchard as pastor. Two Sunday services. Located at 1100 Lee Ave. 'Helping people find real meaning in Lafayette, LA.' Verify men's ministry and preaching style.

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

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