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First Baptist Church Lumberton

606 N Walnut St, Lumberton, NC
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Paul G. Matthews
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbclumbertonnc.org
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?
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 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Mission: 'A community of faith committed to living out the love of Christ by serving God and all people' — framed around worship, service, discipleship.
Strong
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 Lumberton, NC. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Rev. Paul G. Matthews confirmed as Senior Pastor (voted in July 2018) via public records. Denominational affiliation (SBC vs CBF) not confirmed from public homepage — NC has substantial dual-aligned churches; worth flagging for follow-up.

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  1. [1] Live source fbclumbertonnc.org

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