First Baptist Church Thibodaux — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Kevin Celestin

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Wednesday AWANA 6:00 PM, Prayer Meeting & Youth 6:30 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website fbcthibodaux.org

Pastor Credentials New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Nicholls State University

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Site emphasizes 'PREACHING THE WORD' as core.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Kevin Celestin (male) preaches — senior pastor. No female-pastor evidence.

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Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor-led; elder transparency not published.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

'Preaching the Word' centered; not confirmed expository.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

AWANA youth program suggests traditional evangelical discipleship.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Inclusive 'place for everyone to plug in' language, not affirming-specific.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

SBC (Louisiana Baptist Convention); pastor trained at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Assessment

SBC church in Thibodaux, LA at 1021 Canal Blvd (differs from listing at 820 Jackson St). Church motto: 'Reach. Equip. Unify.' AWANA children's program active on Wednesdays. Leadership page exists but pastor name not captured in search. Nursery available Sundays at 9:30 AM.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source fbcthibodaux.org

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