Memorial Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pulpit transitioning — Patrick Allen (former interim, departed for another church 2026); position currently vacant or in pastoral search per MOOP's personal connection

Founded Unknown — historic Caroline County congregation

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBCV)

Service Times See Facebook (Memorial Baptist Church of Port Royal, Virginia) or call 804-742-0411

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Pastor Credentials Patrick Allen (former interim, MOOP's internship supervisor; departed early 2026 for another church)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox per SBCV/BF&M 2000

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed per BF&M 2000

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify current men's-ministry presence (was developing during MOOP internship)

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 per SBCV/BF&M 2000

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastor + deacon board (SBCV standard)

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

MOOP-verified expository / faithful preaching during Patrick Allen's tenure

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Rural Caroline County congregation with consistent SBCV mission alignment

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify cultural-engagement posture (rural Caroline County context)

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

SBCV affiliated — strong denominational accountability

Strong

Assessment

Memorial Baptist Church is a historic SBCV congregation in Port Royal, VA (Caroline County). MOOP (Adam Johns) interned here under former interim pastor Patrick Allen — a personal connection that grounds the GREEN rating in direct firsthand observation of preaching, leadership, and ecclesiology. Patrick Allen departed in early 2026 for another church, leaving the pulpit transitioning; the SBCV directory still lists Allen as interim, but the congregation is now in pastoral search. Visit will help re-verify current trajectory under new leadership when called. Phone: 804-742-0411. Email: mbc_prva@yahoo.com.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Visited the facility in person

✓ Attended a worship service

✓ Researched church website

✓ Personally knows church members

✓ Interacted with church leadership

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-16 visited by Adam: Adam did a summer internship at Memorial Baptist Port Royal VA]

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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