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Independent Fundamental Baptist

Gospel Baptist Church

52 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dave Carlson
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Denomination IFB
Service Times Sun 10 AM SS / 11 AM AM / 6 PM PM; Wed 7 PM; Tue Soul Winning 10 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.gbcmanchester.com
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible-believing.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB — male-only pastoral leadership.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Dave Carlson + Asst Pastor James Barnes.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Soul winning Tuesdays + Saturday bus visiting.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Urban Manchester NH.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist.
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Assessment
Gospel Baptist Church Manchester NH with Pastor Dave Carlson + Assistant Pastor James Barnes. Full classic IFB weekly schedule including Tuesday Soul Winning + Saturday Bus Visiting/Soul Winning. Mission: "Proclaiming the Word of God, exalting Christ, ministering to community."
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.gbcmanchester.com on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Dave Carlson + IFB.

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