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Southern Baptist (Hispanic)

Iglesia Bautista Jesus El Buen Pastor Pelham

Pelham, AL
Positive — Verify in Person
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Juan Carlos Castillo (verify current)
Founded Verify
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday mornings — check website for times
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website churches.sbc.net
Pastor Credentials Verified via church website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Southern Baptist (Hispanic) — orthodox Trinitarian Christology affirmed.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBC — Scripture affirmed as authoritative.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry availability.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — salvation by grace through faith.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian framework.
Male pastoral leadership; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male pastoral leadership confirmed.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository/biblical preaching emphasis.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Great Commission focus.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language detected.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Confirmed via SBC.net directory; also listed in IBH Alabama (Hispanic Baptist) directory.
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Assessment
Iglesia Bautista Jesus El Buen Pastor is an SBC Hispanic congregation in Pelham, AL. Making disciples in the Birmingham suburbs in Spanish-speaking community.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source churches.sbc.net/church/iglesia-bautista-jesus-el-buen-pa…

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