Hebron Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable John Hodgen

Founded Unknown

Denomination SBC

Service Times Sunday School 9:45 AM, Worship 11:00 AM, Bible Study 6:00 PM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.hbcnow.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC orthodoxy.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BFM 2000 inerrancy.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not confirmed.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

RED — Carol Markham (female) is on staff as 'Minister of Outreach,' was 'licensed to preach the Gospel on January 23, 1972,' and her listed duties include 'teaching, witnessing and preaching.' Prior pastoral roles named in her bio. This is egalitarian practice in a Baptist church.

Male pastor.

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor John Hodgen (male) plus female 'Minister of Outreach' Carol Markham with preaching license. Five male deacons. Mixed-gender ministerial staff is incompatible with SBCV/BFM2000 complementarian standard.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Homepage highlights worship philosophy ('not for entertainment of humans, but for Exaltation of God'). Methodology beyond that not exposed.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Jesus-loving church.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Near Lake Anna, friendly community church.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

RED — though SBCV directory still lists Hebron, the egalitarian preaching practice on staff is contrary to BFM2000 Article VI ('the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture'). Effective denominational drift toward BGAV/CBF posture despite SBCV listing.

WARNING!

Assessment

Hebron Baptist Church is an SBC congregation near Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, led by Pastor John Hodgen. They describe themselves as 'a friendly Jesus loving church' with Sunday School, morning worship, and Sunday evening Bible study. Solid traditional Baptist worship in rural Spotsylvania.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Deep dive: Leadership page lists Carol Markham (female) as Minister of Outreach, licensed to preach Jan 23, 1972, with stated duties including 'teaching, witnessing and preaching.' Prior pastoral roles in other congregations referenced. SBCV directory still lists this church but the staff practice is egalitarian. Flipping to RED. Pastor John Hodgen (male), 5 male deacons confirmed.

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[1] Live source sbcv.org/churches/hebron-baptist-church-spotsylvania/

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