Longview Baptist Temple — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Bob Gray II (Senior Pastor)

Founded 1960

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.lbtministries.com/

Pastor Credentials Texas Baptist College (formerly Texas Independent Baptist Seminary)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Christology per SOF

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-only stance

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry presence

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor Bob Gray II leadership continues post-reform. Independent governance — verify current elder/deacon structure via future direct visit.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify preaching style (topical-heavy classic IFB)

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong missions emphasis; Texas Baptist College affiliated

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify — minimal public cultural engagement

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

WebFetch timed out (60s); site unreachable this audit. Independent Baptist — no denominational accountability. Hold yellow.

Caution

Assessment

Historically significant classic IFB church founded by Dr. Bob Gray Sr. and now pastored by his son Bob Gray II, who issued a public apology in 2019 for abuse that occurred under earlier leadership. Visit with serious discernment and verify current culture; the apology is a point in favor, but abuse history warrants caution, especially for families.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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