First Baptist Church of Norfolk — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Eric Thomas (Senior Pastor) — verified 2026-05-16 on firstnorfolk.org/staff (pastor@firstnorfolk.org)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.firstnorfolk.org

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox per BF&M 2000

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy per BF&M

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Standard Baptist

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male pastors per BF&M 2000

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

SBC standard pastor + deacon board

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

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Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active Hampton Roads / military-community ministry

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

Strong

Assessment

First Baptist Church of Norfolk is a large SBC congregation at 312 Kempsville Rd Norfolk VA. Hampton Roads military-community region. Pastor field needs verification via the staff page.

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

✓ Researched church website

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

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