Temple Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Mack C. Scott Jr.

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Verify on website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.tbcandyou.com/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Church self-describes as 'Bible believing Christians'; SBC-tagged by FaithStreet — assumed Trinitarian orthodox.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Self-description 'Bible believing Christians' — BFM2000 inerrancy expected via SBC.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Site mentions 'Ladies and men's Bible Studies' — basic men's Bible study present.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC substitutionary atonement per BFM2000.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

BFM2000 complementarian; verify local practice.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rev. Mack C. Scott (per site signature) — the 'Jr.' generational designation appears in some sources but not on the closing message.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Holistic ministry framing (spiritual/educational/social/physical) suggests topical-applied; verify expository.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Stated focus on sharing the Gospel.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Not stated on available sources — verify.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

SBC per FaithStreet listing; tbcandyou.com confirmed as official site. Address 3300 Tidewater Dr.

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Assessment

Temple Baptist Church (may be the correct name rather than 'Norfolk Baptist Temple') at 3300 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk VA 23509. Pastor Rev. Mack C. Scott Jr. Independent Baptist. Contact: 757-622-2876. Name may need correction in directory.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Name and denomination corrected: 'Norfolk Baptist Temple' is Temple Baptist Church (SBC, not Independent Baptist) at 3300 Tidewater Drive. Pastor confirmed. Hold yellow until BFM2000 explicit confirmation and preaching style verified.

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