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Reformed Baptist (1689)

Grace Community Baptist Church

621 Woonasquatucket Ave., North Providence, RI 02911
Recommended — Reformed Baptist 1689 (Confessional)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rob Ventura
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Denomination Reformed Baptist
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Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website gcbcri.org
Pastor Credentials M.Div. (Reformed Baptist Seminary)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Reformed Baptist.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
1689 London Baptist Confession.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Doctrines of grace; Reformed.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — male elders only.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastors Rob Ventura + Jack Buckley (plurality of elders).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Whole-counsel-of-God expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
International Reformed Baptist directory; sermons via SermonAudio.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Greater Providence Reformed community.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Reformed Baptist (1689).
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Assessment
Grace Community Baptist with Pastor Rob Ventura (MDiv Reformed Baptist Seminary, author of Expository Outlines and Observations on Romans) and Pastor Jack Buckley. Reformed Baptist congregation listed in the International Reformed Baptist Church Directory. Mission: "Preaching God's Truth – Living God's Word – All For God's Glory."
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://gcbcri.org/officers on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Rob Ventura + Reformed Baptist (1689 London Baptist Confession).

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