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First Baptist Church Tulsa

403 S Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
Doctrinally Sound
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable In pastoral transition (search for next senior minister)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times Sunday — multiple service times (verify on website)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website tulsafbc.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC — orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Life Groups and Sunday School suggest robust discipleship.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — faith alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
No female pastors listed.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastor, SBC structure.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Likely expository — verify.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Outstanding — downtown campus serves the poor, missions active.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No concerning language. Strong mercy ministry.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Site live; church cites Apostles' Creed as theological foundation (NOT BFM2000). Lone 'Pastor' title held by Deron Spoo; no female pastoral staff on fetched directory. Absence of BFM2000 citation is atypical for confessional SBC and consistent with moderate-SBC profile. Held yellow — no red flags confirmed, but no substantive confessional green evidence either.
Caution
Assessment
First Baptist Tulsa is a large, active SBC church with Pastor Deron Spoo. Downtown campus at 4th and Cincinnati open Mon-Thu 10am-12pm serving those in need with clothing, food, and utility assistance. Traditional and contemporary worship offered. Sunday School, Life Groups, missions. Strong community service presence. SBC affiliate.
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Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-19] Phase 5b auto-merge: absorbed 1 dupe record (first-baptist-church-tulsa). Group key: "first baptist church tulsa @ 403 s cincinnati ave, tulsa, ok 74103".

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  1. [1] Live source tulsafbc.org/about/staff

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