First Baptist Church Myrtle Beach — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown — church merged in 2024

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Traditional 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM; Wednesday 6:00 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.firstbaptistmyrtlebeach.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Mission: 'reach the lost and develop fully Disciples for Christ' — generic evangelical.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Not stated on fetched pages.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not visible.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on fetched pages.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Contact 'P. Brummett' — gender not specified.

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Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Not specified on fetched pages.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not described.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Discipleship-oriented; details limited.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

'Accepting Christ for the first time / new church home' — standard evangelical hospitality.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

SBC per current record; @coastalchurchsc.com email suggests possible rebrand.

Strong

Assessment

Note: In October 2024, First Baptist Myrtle Beach merged with First Baptist Murrells Inlet (now 'Coastal Church') to form one church with multiple locations. Located at 500 4th Ave N (differs from listing at 3401 N Kings Hwy). Traditional services still held. Pastor name not confirmed post-merger. SBC affiliation. Verify current leadership post-merger.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source firstbaptistmyrtlebeach.org

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