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First Southern Baptist Church Tucson

445 East Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705
SBC — 'Biblical church' but doctrinal detail sparse
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Ed Eddingfield
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website fsbctucson.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
'Biblical' self-designation; no creedal statement visible.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'The Bible, God's Holy Word, is our standard for faith and practice' and 'we preach the WHOLE Counsel of God' — high view of Scripture but no explicit inerrancy statement.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not mentioned on homepage.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not explicitly stated on homepage.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
No pastor/elder listed on homepage; only contact is 'Barbara.'
Pastor/elder names not published on homepage
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
'Preach the WHOLE Counsel of God' language supports expository-leaning claim.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Traditional worship format emphasis; no DEI language.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per church name; no BFM2000 language surfaced. Pastor Ed Eddingfield not named on fetched homepage content.
Strong
Assessment
First Southern Baptist Church Tucson — Pastor Ed Eddingfield since October 2015. Services streamed online. Full theological review pending.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

'Whole counsel of God' language is mildly positive. Thin public detail.

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  1. [1] Live source fsbctucson.org

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