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First Southern Baptist Church Reading

Reading, OH
SBC, expository-leaning (Ephesians series) but leadership not public
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Check website for current pastor
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website fsbcreading.com
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
'Living by Faith' conference framing consistent with evangelical Baptist.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Homepage does not name current pastor. 17-part Ephesians sermon series and baptism testimonies visible — consistent with expository SBC ministry. No staff page accessible on fetch.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Extensive 17-part Ephesians series on YouTube — verse-by-verse through a single book is consistent with expository preaching (green).
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Baptism testimonies (18 videos) show evangelism fruit.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT markers.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Explicitly 'First Southern Baptist Church' — SBC.
Strong
Assessment
First Southern Baptist Church in Reading, OH (Cincinnati suburb) — SBC-affiliated. Full theological review pending.
#sbc#cincinnati#ohio#midwest
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source fsbcreading.com

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