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First Baptist Church Shelby

120 N LaFayette St, Shelby, NC 28150
SBC — Asher Panton, Men's Ministry Listed
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Asher Panton (Pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcshelby.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 assumed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC-affiliated — BFM2000 inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men ministry page exists in navigation but details not visible.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC evangelical sola fide.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Asher Panton (male) listed as Pastor; no female pastors identified on homepage.
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor named; elder/deacon structure not detailed.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described on homepage.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Multigenerational church, called to love God and love our neighbors' — generic; 'Christ-centered' language present.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
'Everyone feels loved and valued' — ambiguous but no explicit DEI/CRT language; verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
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Assessment
Baptist church in Shelby, NC at 120 N LaFayette St (matches listing). Pastor Asher Panton. Part of Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association. Single Sunday morning service. Sermons on Vimeo.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fbcshelby.org

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