Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)
Service Times
Sunday Worship 11:00 AM; Classes for all ages
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Likely basic orthodoxy through progressive lens.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Progressive hermeneutic.
WARNING!
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Progressive -- inclusive.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
BLACK: Kat Kimmel is first female senior pastor since 1839 founding. Full egalitarian.
BLACK: Kat Kimmel, first female senior pastor. Full egalitarian.
Disqualifier
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
BLACK: Female senior pastor. Women in all leadership.
Disqualifier
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Progressive.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
CBF missions.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
BLACK: Church states it 'welcomes and affirms all people as equal members of Christ's church.' Left SBC in early 1990s for CBF.
Disqualifier
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Left SBC early 1990s. CBF affiliated.
WARNING!
Assessment
First Baptist Memphis left the SBC in the early 1990s and affiliated with CBF. Now led by Kathryn 'Kat' Kimmel -- the first female senior pastor in the church's history since its 1839 founding. The church 'welcomes and affirms all people as equal members.' Female pastor (RED) + LGBTQ-affirming language (BLACK). Not recommended.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
200 E Parkway N, Memphis, TN 38112
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