Hanover Baptist Church (King George) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Rick Crookshank

Founded 1789

Denomination SBC

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website); (540) 775-5081

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.hanoverbaptistchurch.org

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

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