
Quick Facts
Founded
1789
Denomination
SBC
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website); (540) 775-5081
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Historic Baptist church — Trinitarian, orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Baptist tradition affirms inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Upgrade from red — site explicitly references 'the Baptist Men's Ministry' as an organized activity.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist soteriology — faith alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor; SBC complementarian (halfway house — not fully patriarchal).

Male pastor; SBC complementarian
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Rick Crookshank confirmed leading the church ('Though we are small, we are growing under the leadership of Pastor Rick Crookshank').
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Sermons not reviewed; small congregation.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Oldest Baptist church in King George County — founded 1789.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No red flags surfaced on homepage; basic orthodox Baptist tone. Upgrading from red to yellow — prior RED rating was not supported by site evidence.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBCV affiliated.
Caution

Assessment
Hanover Baptist Church holds the distinction of being the oldest Baptist church in King George County, organized in 1789 with a 93-member congregation. First Sunday school established 1833. Under Pastor Rick Crookshank the church is described as small but friendly and growing. For a historic, rooted SBC church in King George County, this is a worthy visit — especially for those who value heritage and continuity of the faith.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended