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First Baptist Church

5290 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA
SBC New Orleans, homepage content-thin; details unverified
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable David Crosby
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday Worship 9:30 AM, Bible Studies 8:15 & 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbno.org/
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Generic 'inspiring message' language.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
'Inspiring message' language — not characterized as expository.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not characterized on homepage.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Traditional evangelical language; no explicit LGBTQ stance.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per directory; homepage does not surface statement of faith or current pastoral staff. No affirming/inclusive language detected either direction — holds yellow pending in-person verification.
Strong
Assessment
First Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. Needs evaluation.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

SBC church. Pastor David Crosby. Elevating Gospel Hope is their tagline.

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  1. [1] Live source fbno.org

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