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Southern Baptist

First Baptist Church Sumter

107 E Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150
Baptist SC — site returned 404/redirect, unable to fetch
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown — not confirmed via web search
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday School 9:00 AM; Worship 10:15 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcsumter.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Baptist; SBC/CBF unverified
Caution
Assessment
SBC church in Sumter, SC. Service times confirmed. Pastor name not found in search results (note: a separate First Baptist Missionary Church in Sumter has Pastor George Windley Jr. — that is a different church). Needs pastor verification.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
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Enrichment Notes

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  1. [1] Live source fbcsumter.org/about

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