Gospel Light Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Justin Cooper

Founded 1949

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM; Wednesday 7:00 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.glbcs.org

Pastor Credentials Became pastor October 2024

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

IFB — orthodox trinitarian (assumed).

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

IFB — inerrancy standard; KJV not explicit on homepage.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Sunday school class referenced but no dedicated men's ministry program surfaced.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Verify — IFB easy-believism risk; not surfaced on homepage.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Gender-specific classes for men, women, couples. Traditional IFB.

Male pastor. Traditional IFB.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor Justin Cooper (new Oct 2024) — verify direction.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

'Old-fashioned preaching' — Bible preaching 'sound, relevant, and practical.' Traditional IFB pattern.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Operates Gospel Light Camp. Active outreach.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative; 'old-fashioned' framing.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Confirmed independent autonomous — 'An old-fashioned, Bible believing, Independent Baptist Church.'

Caution

Assessment

Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown, NC was founded in 1949. New pastor Justin Cooper started October 2024. The church operates Gospel Light Camp. Located at 890 Walkertown-Guthrie Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Historic IFB church — verify direction under new leadership.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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