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First Baptist Church Pelham

2867 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
SBC — Male Pastor
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Daven Watkins (Senior Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday 9:15 AM and 10:45 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcpelham.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC BF&M Trinitarian; confirmed SBC on /about.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC BF&M inerrancy; confirmed SBC alignment on /about.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not mentioned on available page — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC BF&M sola fide; confirmed SBC alignment on /about.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Dr. Daven Watkins (male) as Senior Pastor; SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Single senior pastor visible; elder plurality not detailed.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Confirmed: 'employs expository preaching' per /about.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Make disciples for global impact' — Great Commission stated on /about.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT or affirming language detected.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Confirmed SBC; follows SBC principles per /about.
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Assessment
SBC church in Pelham, AL. Dr. Daven Watkins serves as Senior Pastor. Two Sunday services. Active congregation with children's ministry.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Homepage light on doctrinal specifics. SBC framework provides general confidence but local verification recommended.

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  1. [1] Live source fbcpelham.org

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