Marquette Manor Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dave Schlagel (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website mmbm.org/

Pastor Credentials Bob Jones University

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Christology per SOF

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men ministry + Men's Basketball event confirmed on homepage 2026-04. Modest evidence; still held yellow pending program depth.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

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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

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor + deacon board, male

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

BJU-trained pastor typically expository

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify missions emphasis

Caution

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?

Independent — no denominational accountability

Caution

Assessment

Well-established independent Baptist church in the western Chicago suburbs with an attached Christian school and preschool. Pastor Schlagel is BJU-trained and has led the church since 2010, representing a more moderate BJU-orbit fundamentalism rather than the hard-edged Hyles stream. Reasonable IFB option for Chicagoland 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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