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Knotty Oak Baptist Church

11 Knotty Oak Road, Coventry, RI 02816
Recommended — Independent Fundamental Baptist (1840 Founded)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Justin Martin
Founded 1840
Denomination IFB
Service Times Sun 10 AM SS / 11 AM AM / 6 PM PM; Thu 6 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website knottyoak.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
IFB.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible-believing.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
IFB — male-only pastoral leadership.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Justin Martin.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
IFB.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Greater Coventry area.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Coventry RI for nearly two centuries.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Baptist.
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Assessment
Knotty Oak Baptist founded 1840 — "A beacon of hope for nearly two centuries" per their tagline. Justin Martin pastoring. Classic IFB schedule with Thursday Bible Study & Prayer instead of midweek.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://knottyoak.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Justin Martin + IFB (founded 1840).

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