Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
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Founded
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Denomination
Independent Baptist (WCBC orbit)
Service Times
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Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Verify (West Coast Baptist College graduate planter — Atlanta-area WCBC plant)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per IFB statement
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
YELLOW: KJV-preferred (WCBC default; not strict Ruckmanite)
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Active men's ministry typical
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith alone; believer's baptism
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Patriarchal IFB default
Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons (WCBC default)
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior pastor + deacon board, all-male
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Topical-expository typical Lancaster-orbit
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong WCBC missions emphasis through Lancaster Baptist Bible College mission program
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative IFB cultural posture
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent — WCBC fellowship
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Assessment
Lighthouse Baptist College Park is a West Coast Baptist College / Lancaster Baptist orbit church plant in the Atlanta metro. The Paul Chappell-led WCBC network plants congregations across the country with a Lancaster-Baptist-style emphasis on 'soul-winning,' Sunday school, and bus ministry. KJV-preferred (rather than hard Ruckmanite KJV-Only). Patriarchal leadership default. Visit with discernment.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
College Park, GA
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