Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)
Service Times
Check website for current times
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Basic Christology likely affirmed through progressive lens.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Progressive hermeneutic. Scripture subordinated to progressive ethics.
WARNING!
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry found.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Progressive -- likely inclusive soteriology.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
BLACK: Emily Hull McGee is first female senior pastor in church's 150-year history. Third-generation Baptist pastor. Former opera singer. Full egalitarian -- women in all roles.
BLACK: Emily Hull McGee, first female senior pastor. Full egalitarian. Women in all roles.
Disqualifier
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
BLACK: Female senior pastor. Women in all leadership positions.
Disqualifier
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Progressive Baptist preaching.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
CBF missions -- social justice emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
BLACK: In 2023, church gathered to 'share love and celebration with their LGBTQ family.' Hull McGee was outgoing chair of CBF Ministries Council. Founding CBF congregation (1991).
Disqualifier
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CBF founding congregation (1991). Progressive.
WARNING!
Assessment
First Baptist on Fifth (formerly First Baptist Winston-Salem at 501 W 5th St) is led by Emily Hull McGee -- the church's first female senior pastor in its 150-year history. She is a third-generation Baptist pastor and former opera singer. The church is a CBF founding congregation and in 2023 publicly celebrated with their 'LGBTQ family.' Female pastor (RED), LGBTQ-affirming (BLACK). Not recommended.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
501 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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