Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday Worship 9:30 AM (Sanctuary); LifeGroups 10:45 AM; Contemporary 2nd-5th Sundays (Theater)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Ph.D. in New Testament (University of Cambridge, 2013); M.Div. Truett Seminary (2009)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Pastor bio confirmed; full SOF not surfaced on /about — SBC BF&M 2000 assumed per denomination.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on fetched pages.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's ministry in listed ministries (LifeGroups, Children, College, Music, Renacer, ROC, Students).
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on fetched pages.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Dr. Collin Bullard (male) senior pastor; no female pastors disclosed.
Male senior pastor; no women pastors visible
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-centric bio; elder structure not stated.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Pastor Collin Bullard holds Ph.D. New Testament (Cambridge 2013) and M.Div. summa cum laude (Truett 2009); strong exposition pedigree confirmed on /about page.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not detailed on fetched pages.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language visible.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per current record; Truett Seminary is BGCT-affiliated but pastor also licensed/ordained at other SBC/BGCT churches.
Strong
Assessment
First Baptist Longview is SBC-affiliated with Dr. Larnzy Lee Carpenter Jr. Address differs from listing (209 E South St vs 700 E Whaley St -- may have updated). Sanctuary worship at 9:30 AM with contemporary option in theater on 2nd-5th Sundays. LifeGroups at 10:45 AM. Verify men's ministry and doctrinal positions.
#sbc#longview-tx#male-pastor#two-worship-styles#address-check-needed
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Enrichment Notes
Truett Seminary credential is notable — Truett is moderate Baptist (BGCT/CBF-adjacent). Worth noting for deeper verification.
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[1] Live source
fbcl.org/about
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
209 E South St, Longview, TX 75601
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