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First Baptist Church Maryville

Maryville, MO
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Dale
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday Worship
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not mentioned on homepage. 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?
Staff roster not surfaced on homepage. Held yellow.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Current series: 'Abraham Week 9 (Genesis 23-24)' — week-by-week progression through biblical narrative text is consistent with expository/narrative-expository preaching. Upgrade from yellow to green-leaning.
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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 not explicitly stated on homepage; MO context plausible but unverified.
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Assessment
SBC church in Maryville, MO. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

9-week walk through Genesis 23-24 strongly suggests expository methodology.

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  1. [1] Live source fbcmaryville.com

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