Quick Facts
Founded
1849
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Check website for current times
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Unknown — verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Verify — SBC, likely orthodox.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verify.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry confirmed.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male lead pastor (Cole Chapman confirmed as preaching speaker on r28 refetch).
Male lead pastor.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Verify structure.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Sermons available on website; recent series 'The Characters of Proverbs' (April 2026). Traditional and Modern service formats.
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 affiliation confirmed. Part of Mercer-Thomas County Baptist Association.
Strong
Assessment
First Baptist Thomasville is a historic SBC church founded in 1849 in downtown Thomasville, GA. Led by Pastor Paul (verify full name). Part of the Mercer-Thomas County Baptist Association. SBC affiliation provides accountability. Note: web shows address as 210 N Broad St vs batch 118 W Jackson St.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
118 W Jackson St, Thomasville, GA 31792
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