
Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Non-Denominational Evangelical
Service Times
Sunday 9:15 AM Fellowship & Prayer, 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Family Discipleship Hour; (540) 423-1002
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Self-described 'Bible-believing Evangelical' — Christ-centered.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible-based, God-centered ministry — inerrancy implied.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry confirmed.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical — salvation by faith in Christ.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Non-denominational; local church standards unknown — verify.

Non-denominational; gender stance unconfirmed — verify locally
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Brent (last name not on public homepage); no staff directory published. Independent evangelical verse-by-verse teaching claimed. No elder plurality confirmed — red rating on accountability/thin-profile basis holds.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository/biblical emphasis; God-centered ministry focus.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Discipleship focused; Sunday evening Family Discipleship Hour.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No CRT/DEI signals; Christ-centered worship.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Fully independent; no accountability network surfaced on homepage. Red holds.
Caution

Assessment
Flat Run Church is a Bible-believing Evangelical church near the Lake of the Woods community in Locust Grove. The church describes itself as 'committed to Jesus Christ in our pursuit of a biblically-balanced, God-centered ministry' — language that signals genuine evangelical conviction. The Family Discipleship Hour on Sunday evenings shows investment in multigenerational formation. For Orange County area residents or Lake of the Woods community members, this is a strong candidate. Verify complementarian commitments before attending.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended