
Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown (60+ years in Greenville)
Denomination
Independent Baptist
Service Times
See website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Bob Jones University (longtime BJU Seminary faculty)

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?
Textus Receptus / KJV-preferred; Minnick is known for rigorous exegesis rather than KJV-onlyism
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Dedicated men's programs confirmed: 'Man of the Word', 'Man of the Word Manual', 'Men & Boys Outings'. Upgrade signal — green-worthy, though keeping yellow pending deeper verification of 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

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastoral Staff, Elders, and Deacons listed as separate categories under 'Our Leadership' (male-only per IFB tradition); Dr. Mark Minnick confirmed via recent sermon listings.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository verse-by-verse preaching confirmed via sermon listings attributed to Minnick (widely respected BJU Seminary exegete).
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong missions emphasis
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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 Baptist — no denominational accountability; BJU connection (Minnick longtime BJU Seminary faculty) present though not surfaced on homepage.
Caution

Assessment
One of the most exegetically respected pulpits in the IFB world. Dr. Mark Minnick, longtime Bob Jones Seminary preacher, brings careful verse-by-verse exposition rather than classic IFB pulpit-pounding. Excellent choice for families in Upstate SC seeking theologically deep fundamentalist preaching without the cultural baggage of the Hyles wing.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended