Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Baptist
Service Times
Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Site states 'systematic' teaching 'through the book of Acts' — suggests verse-by-verse/expository.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Dedicated 'Men' ministry confirmed in navigation.
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources — verify in person.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Leadership team exists but names not public; no female pastor evidence.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Leadership team referenced but not named on fetched content.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Systematic verse-by-verse through Acts — expository green.
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not characterized.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
'Traditional Christian beliefs' emphasis, no affirming markers.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Homepage does not state IFB/SBC/GARBC affiliation; no Comer/Kendi/DiAngelo/ARC signals observed.
Caution
Assessment
Maranatha Baptist Church in Columbus — Lead Pastor Troy Brown since June 2024. Full theological review pending.
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Sources & Evidence
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
mbccolumbus.org
Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
4663 Trabue Road, Columbus, OH 43228
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