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First Baptist Church Paducah

2890 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
Positive -- SBC Church
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Brian Arnold
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday LifeGroups 9:00 AM, Sanctuary Worship 10:15 AM
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcpaducah.org
Pastor Credentials Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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?
Confirmed men's ministry listed on site alongside First Kids, Student Ministry, and Women's Ministry.
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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?
All pastors male; no female pastors.
Male pastor. 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 affiliation supported by pastor's SBTS credentials and church structure.
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Assessment
First Baptist Paducah is an SBC church at 2890 Broadway. Pastor Brian leads. LifeGroups at 9 AM, worship at 10:15 AM. Verify full pastor name and men's ministry specifics.
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  1. [1] Live source fbcpaducah.org/our-leadership

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