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First Baptist Church Paragould

Paragould, AR
Mixed — Caution in Top Priority
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Tony Cherry (Senior Pastor) — verified 2026-05-16 on fbcparagould.com/staff (began Christmas week 2015)
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcparagould.com
Pastor Credentials SBC pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 orthodox
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry listed in ministry categories (Children/Youth/Adult/Music/Preschool only). Yellow holds.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
No pastor named on homepage; only a generic contact email listed. Verify pastoral leadership.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described on homepage
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC missions
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative SBC values
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliation NOT explicitly stated on homepage. Site says 'we teach the Bible... nothing added, nothing taken away' but no BFM2000 or cooperative program reference. Verify.
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Paragould, AR. Cooperative program participant.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbcparagould.com

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