Hylton Memorial Chapel — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Bishop Lyle Dukes; Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes

Founded Unknown

Denomination Non-denominational

Service Times Sunday (check website); 3,500-seat event center

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.hyltonchapel.org

Pastor Credentials Non-denominational

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian orthodox presumed but unverified on accessible content.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Charismatic stream typically elevates prophetic word/experience alongside Scripture.

WARNING!

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Evaluate depth.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Gospel preached.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes preaches/teaches mixed congregation — egalitarian in practice.

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Husband (Bishop) + wife (Co-Pastor) co-pastor model; bishopric self-conferred via charismatic stream (elevated 2008). No elder plurality named.

WARNING!

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Topical/charismatic; Paula White-affiliated networks indicate prosperity/word-of-faith influence.

WARNING!

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active outreach.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Diverse Woodbridge congregation.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Bishop Lyle Dukes founded 'Churches United,' a 400-church covering network across US/Europe/Africa — apostolic-network model. Sent out by Bishop Carver Poindexter (Harvest Life Changers Intl) — charismatic apostolic lineage. Hosted Ministry of Excellence Conference 2005 with Paula White, Noel Jones, Neil Ellis (NAR/prosperity headliners).

WARNING!

Assessment

Large diverse Woodbridge congregation. Charismatic leaning requires evaluation of Scripture-experience balance.

#non-denominational#charismatic#apostolic-network#nar-adjacent#woodbridge#northern-virginia#red

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Flip yellow→RED. Concrete evidence: (1) Bishop Lyle Dukes hosted 2005 conference with Paula White, Noel Jones, Neil Ellis — clear NAR/prosperity orbit; (2) 'Churches United' network = self-conferred apostolic covering of 400 churches; (3) sent out by Bishop Carver Poindexter (Harvest Life Changers, charismatic-apostolic); (4) Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes shares teaching pulpit (egalitarian). Note: Hylton Memorial Chapel (the building) is a separate event center owned by the Hylton family; the operative ministry is the Dukes' Impact Church (formerly Harvest Life Church) on Telegraph Rd.

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