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Independent Fundamental Baptist (KJV-Only)

Friendship Baptist Church

9577 Wards Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588
Independent KJV-Only Baptist — Rustburg (Lynchburg area)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable David Critcher
Founded Verify
Denomination Independent Baptist (KJV-Only)
Service Times Sunday Worship — verify times on website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fbcrb.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, classic Baptist orthodoxy.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
KJV-Only — see broader bibliology critique.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Verify on doctrinal statement.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — male-only pastorate.
IFB KJV-Only stream complementarian — male-only pastorate.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor David Critcher (~16 years tenure since 2009).
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Local + IFB evangelism.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Self-describes traditional hymns + choral / special music + KJV-Only — classic 'old paths' IFB profile; see drift-watch.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist polity.
Caution
Assessment
Rustburg IFB KJV-Only church seven miles south of Lynchburg, Pastor David Critcher (16+ years). Traditional hymn worship and classic IFB profile.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Pastor tenure verified.

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

  1. [1] Live source fbcrb.org/staff
  2. [2] Live source fundamental.org/kjv-church-directory/4853/friendship-bapt…

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