First Baptist Church Trussville — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Buddy Champion (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday Traditional 9:15 AM, Contemporary 10:45 AM; Midweek 6:00 PM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.fbctrussville.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

BF&M 2000 cited as doctrinal foundation.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BF&M 2000 affirms inerrancy; explicit commitment on site.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Ministries and Get Involved sections exist but men's ministry not surfaced on homepage — yellow holds.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

BF&M 2000 sola fide.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Pastor Buddy Champion (male); SBC BF&M 2000 complementarian standard.

Male-only pastoral leadership (Pastor Buddy Champion)

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Long-established SBC congregation; staff page exists; elder structure not displayed.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository confirmed: current sermon series through Gospel of John.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Stated purpose: 'COMMIT to God, KNOW His ways and DO His work.'

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Language about 'come from many backgrounds' and 'strive to live in unity' without DEI/CRT framing.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

VERIFIED SBC/BF&M 2000: site cites 'the beliefs laid out in the Baptist Faith and Message.' Buddy Champion confirmed as Lead Pastor.

Strong

Assessment

Strong SBC church in Trussville. Senior Pastor Buddy Champion. Multiple service times and small groups at 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 AM. Active children's and youth ministries. Address is 128 N Chalkville Rd (differs slightly from listing). Well-established congregation.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Expository series through John + explicit BF&M 2000 commitment = strong alignment. Upgraded preaching, scripture, christology, soteriology, denominational.

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[1] Live source fbctrussville.org

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