Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday (check website for times)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Unknown — called as Lead Pastor July 2019
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC church — trinitarian orthodoxy expected.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry confirmed.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — faith alone expected.
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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. Verify local complementarian practice.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Verify structure.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliated.
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Assessment
First Baptist McAllen is an SBC church in the Rio Grande Valley led by Steven Gaither since 2019. Active web presence at firstmcallen.com with Instagram and Facebook. Note: the batch address (1200 E Pecan Blvd) may differ from current address — verify.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1200 E Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
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