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First Baptist Church Lebanon

Lebanon, TN
SBC — homepage thin on statement of faith and staff
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable David Freeman
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbclebanon.org
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox (per denomination baseline; not shown on homepage).
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed (BFM2000 baseline).
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
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 (BFM2000 baseline); staff list not visible on homepage — verify.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons; roster not visible on homepage.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Sermon series titles ('Life and Death', 'God Goals', 'Sermon on the Mount') suggest mixed expository-topical — yellow sustained.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Glorify God and make disciples by connecting people to the peace and purpose of life in Christ' — SBC missions.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values; no concerning language.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC cooperative program (per record); not restated on homepage.
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Lebanon, TN. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbclebanon.org

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