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First Baptist Church

237 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434
SBC — Expository Preaching — Cooperative Program/Lottie Moon
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Thurman Hayes Jr. (Senior Pastor since Feb 2012)
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Check website for times
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.fbcsuffolk.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
'What We Believe' page linked; content not displayed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not explicitly stated on fetched pages but 'Biblical Faithfulness' is core value.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
'Men's Ministry and Equipping' listed in Adult Ministries.
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated in fetched pages.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Pastor names not in fetched content; no women pastors mentioned.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
'Pastors' page exists; structure not detailed.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Church explicitly states it teaches 'expositionally' during weekly services — green.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
References Cooperative Program + Lottie Moon (SBC international missions).
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language; values emphasize 'Biblical Faithfulness,' 'Servanthood,' 'Excellence.'
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC confirmed via Cooperative Program + Lottie Moon references.
Strong
Assessment
First Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA. Needs evaluation.
#suffolk#hampton-roads#sbc
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Church Social Media
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Strong SBC credentials. Dr. Thurman Hayes Jr. — SEBTS educated, IMB trustee, SBCV Executive Board. Senior Pastor since Feb 2012.

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  1. [1] Archived snapshot web.archive.org/web/20250322182814/https://www.fbcsuffolk…
    ↳ Snapshot of fbcsuffolk.org/about (live link)

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