Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday Connect Groups 9:30 AM; Worship 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BFM2000 assumed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Homepage: 'We believe the Bible is living and active and contains a message of hope.' Not explicit inerrancy but high-view language; SBC-affiliated.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not mentioned on homepage.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not explicitly stated on homepage; SBC evangelical assumed.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
A male 'Pastor Morgan' referenced on homepage; listed Senior Pastor is Tom Keisler Jr. (male). No female pastors identified.
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior Pastor named; team not detailed.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Message of hope for every man, woman, and child' — generic.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language detected.
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
SBC church in downtown Tavares, FL at 124 N Joanna Ave (matches listing). Senior Pastor Tom Keisler Jr. Connect groups and main service. Church Center platform for events.
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Sources & Evidence
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
fbctavares.com
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
124 N Joanna Ave, Tavares, FL 32778
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