
Quick Facts
Founded
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Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBCV)
Service Times
See website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
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10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per SBCV/BF&M 2000
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy per BF&M 2000
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Standard Baptist faith alone
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastors per BF&M 2000

Male pastors per SBCV/BF&M 2000
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastor + deacon board (SBCV standard)
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active local + Liberty University partnership ministry per Liberty Champion 2024
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBCV affiliated — strong denominational accountability
Strong

Assessment
Hyland Heights Baptist Church is a large SBCV congregation in Rustburg (Lynchburg metro), led by Senior Pastor Josh Carter since April 2020. Tim Fus serves as Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts. SBCV-affiliated per the Synod's church directory. Active partnership with Liberty University students for missions per the Liberty Champion April 2024 feature.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website

Pastor Signatures & Affiliations
[Orthodox-aligned signatures]
Public statement signatures and organizational affiliations of this church's named pastors. "People is policy" — these are evidence-weighted signals about doctrinal trajectory, not the sole determinant of any rating.
Dallas Statement (Social Justice & Gospel)
Pastor Josh Carter
Source: statementonsocialjustice.com — hover for details
Nashville Statement
Pastor Josh Carter
Source: cbmw.org — hover for details

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