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First Baptist Church LaFollette

LaFollette, TN
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable H. Philip Fischbach
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sundays 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbclafollette.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry listed on site. Young Adult Ministry and Scholarship/VBS present, no parallel men's program. Red holds.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor H. Philip Fischbach confirmed; all-male pastoral staff; women serve as Administrative Assistant, Nursery Administrator, Pianist/Organist, Director of Music (non-pastoral roles).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Preaching style not stated. Yellow.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program
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Assessment
SBC church in LaFollette, TN. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbclafollette.com

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