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First Baptist Church

60 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888
Recommended — Aligned on Core Priorities
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor David Norman
Founded 1909
Denomination GARBC
Service Times Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School, 10:45 AM Worship, 6:00 PM Evening
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcwarwick.org
Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian per GARBC.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verbal-plenary inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith-alone, dispensational.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only pastorate.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior pastor + deacons.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Great Commission emphasis.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Fundamentalist-separatist Baptist.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
GARBC affiliated.
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Assessment
First Baptist Warwick is a GARBC-affiliated congregation founded in 1909, serving Rhode Island's Providence metro. Pastor David Norman leads traditional Baptist worship.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.fbcwarwick.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Pastor David Norman + GARBC affiliation.

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