Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Check website for current times
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
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 lead pastor. SBC complementarian.
Male lead pastor (Johnny Damon). SBC complementarian.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
'Our Pastors' nav link (plural) on homepage; staff structure includes Discipling Pastor and Worship Pastor. Louisiana Baptist Foundation giving tie confirms SBC/LBC posture.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify style.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program. Founded 1880.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No progressive indicators.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Louisiana Baptist Foundation giving link confirms Baptist/SBC ties; 'Our Beliefs' page present but not fetched.
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Assessment
First Baptist Lake Charles is an SBC church (founded 1880) with Johnny Damon as Lead Pastor since 2017. Multiple pastoral staff. Verify men's ministry and preaching style.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Plural 'Our Pastors' + Discipling Pastor role suggests elder/pastor plurality. No women pastors visible. Green validated on SBC + male pastoral staff basis.
No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
610 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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