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First Baptist Church Owensboro

700 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Positive -- SBC Church
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dan Summerlin (interim)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Check website for current times
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcowb.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC -- orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC -- BFM 2000.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's specific programming.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC -- faith alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor. SBC complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard).
Male pastor (Dr. Paul Strahan). SBC complementarian.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastoral leadership.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify style.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No progressive indicators.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC.
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Assessment
First Baptist Owensboro is an SBC church with Dr. Paul Strahan as pastor. Address is 230 J R Miller Blvd (not 700 Frederica St as listed in batch). Verify men's ministry and preaching style.
#sbc#owensboro-ky#address-correction-needed
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Pastoral transition; no red flags observed.

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  1. [1] Live source fbcowb.org

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