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First Baptist Church Rome

Rome, GA
CBF-affiliated; CBF has an Affirming Network for LGBTQ inclusion. Needs further vetting.
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. David Brooks
Founded Unknown
Denomination CBF
Service Times Sunday mornings
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcrome.org
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?
Not described on homepage
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 — verify given CBF affiliation.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor-led with deacons
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?
Verify — CBF parent body has Affirming Network.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CBF affiliation retained in database; SBC cooperative program status unclear.
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Rome, GA. Cooperative program participant.
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Enrichment Notes

GA FBC warrants closer review given CBF patterns in GA Baptist churches; no explicit evidence here

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  1. [1] Live source fbcrome.org

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