Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 8:30 AM (Traditional), 9:45 AM (Contemporary), 11:00 AM (Contemporary)
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
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 senior pastor. SBC complementarian.
Male senior pastor (Chris Craig). SBC complementarian.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastoral leadership. Collegiate ministry (near Louisiana Tech).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Three service styles -- traditional and contemporary options.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
SBC Cooperative Program. College ministry near Louisiana Tech. R29: College Awaken Service Wednesdays 8:00pm at main campus.
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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 Ruston (First Ruston) is an SBC church with Chris Craig as Senior Pastor. Three Sunday services with both traditional and contemporary options. Strong collegiate ministry near Louisiana Tech University. Located at 200 S Trenton St. Verify men's ministry specifics.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
300 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
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