Quick Facts
Founded
1907
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday School 9:00 AM; Worship 10:15 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC — trinitarian expected.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Site maintains gender-based ministry silos and advertises 'Grace Marriage' program — conventional theology; no men's-specific ministry surfaced on homepage.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — faith alone expected.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor (Mark Carpenter). Verify complementarian practice.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Site nav confirms 'Lay Leaders and Deacons' structure; pastor Mark Carpenter not surfaced on homepage in this fetch.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Traditional worship indicated.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliated.
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Assessment
FBC Silsbee is a historic SBC church (founded 1907) with traditional worship. Pastor Mark Carpenter leads. Active website, Facebook, and Twitter. Sunday School 9:00 AM, Worship 10:15 AM.
#sbc#southeast-texas#traditional-worship#historic
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
570 N 5th St, Silsbee, TX 77656
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