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Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

First Baptist Church of LaFayette

201 N. Main Street, LaFayette, GA 30728
7.6
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Derrick Fielder
Founded 1835
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website lafayettefirst.life
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 Article VI.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Caution
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://lafayettefirst.life/team/pastor/ + https://churches.sbc.net/church/first-baptist-church-of-lafayette-inc/ on 2026-05-10 — Derrick Fielder confirmed Lead Pastor since June 2018 (BA West Georgia, MDiv & MA Bib Counseling Luther Rice, DMin Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary); 190-year heritage celebrated July 2025 per Christian Index. Northwest Georgia Baptist Association member. Walker County seat (~7.1K pop).

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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