Wise Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Michael B. Winters

Founded Unknown

Denomination SBC

Service Times Sunday 11:00 AM, Wed Bible Study 7:00 PM (Facebook Live)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.wisebaptist.com

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Baptist — orthodox expected.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BGAV — verify.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No men's ministry found.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Baptist — faith alone expected.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male pastor; verify.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor search in progress; governance stated as 'The government of this Church is vested in the body of believers who compose it' — congregational polity; no elder board structure indicated.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person. Currently pastor-vacant.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Mission: 'to provide a welcoming place for worship, study, and fellowship, grounded in Scripture and the love of Christ, led by the Holy Spirit.' Cooperates with Wise Baptist Association, BGAV, and SBC — dual-aligned (both SBC and BGAV).

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

BGAV — verify.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

BGAV-affiliated — moderate convention.

Caution

Assessment

Search returned 'Wise Baptist Church' (not 'First Baptist Church') at 211 Spring Ave NE, Wise, VA 24293. Led by Rev. Michael B. Winters. BGAV-affiliated. Phone: (276) 328-6247. BGAV affiliation needs theological review. Batch entry name needs correction.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source wisebaptist.com/about

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