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Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

First Baptist Church of West Jefferson

1 Church Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
4.2
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Michael S. Lea
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.fbcwj.org/
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
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched via WebSearch redirection to https://www.fbcwj.org/staff.php on 2026-05-09 — confirmed Dr. Michael S. Lea (Pastor since January 2008; Samford University 2002 Religion+Classics, Duke Divinity 2006 MDiv, Mercer McAfee 2017 DMin). Listed in Western NC Baptist Fellowship and Ashe Chamber. SBC affiliation cross-verified through SBC.net directory and BSCNC partnership.

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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