First Baptist Church Murfreesboro — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor James M. McCarroll, Jr. (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Verify -- listed SBC but may be independent or National Baptist

Service Times Sunday services streamed live at 10:30 AM CST; multiple services with Children's Church

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fbcmurfreesboro.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Likely orthodox.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Verify -- Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (progressive seminary) raises questions.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No men's ministry mentioned on homepage.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Verify -- seminary background suggests possible non-SBC theology.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male pastor. Verify stance.

Male pastor. Verify complementarian/egalitarian stance.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male senior pastor James M. McCarroll, Jr. confirmed.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

McCarroll is published author (10 books). Verify preaching approach.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Holy Impact Movement nonprofit for international missions.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Theme 'We Impact' with 'radical love of God' welcoming 'ALL'. Emphasis on personal/community transformation, not explicit CRT/systemic justice framing — but verify doctrinal boundaries given Colgate Rochester Crozer seminary background.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Denomination still NOT stated on homepage — no SBC, National Baptist, ABCUSA, or CBF affiliation visible. Theme 'We Impact' with welcoming language 'discover the radical love of God' welcoming 'ALL'. No explicit affirming/CRT framing; 'agents of transformation in their homes, community, and world' is generic. Pastor McCarroll's progressive seminary (Colgate Rochester Crozer) remains a yellow flag — verify locally.

Caution

Assessment

First Baptist Murfreesboro is led by James McCarroll since 2006. McCarroll has a BBA in Accounting and MDiv from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School -- a historically progressive seminary. He has authored 10 books and runs Holy Impact Movement. The seminary background raises questions about SBC alignment. Church emphasizes 'radical love of God' and 'We Impact.' Need to verify actual denominational affiliation and theological positions. Could be National Baptist or independent.

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