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Norwoodville Baptist Church

Des Moines, IA
Conservative Baptist Iowa — Christ-centered cross language
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Check website for current pastor
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.norwoodvillebaptist.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
'Trusted in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ' — orthodox Christology
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'Stand firm upon the Word of God' — no explicit inerrancy
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
'Putting our faith in the One who took our place on the cross of Calvary' — substitutionary atonement
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — verify
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Unashamedly proclaim this good news'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/affirming language; 'unashamedly' conservative framing
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Site does not confirm SBC/CBA/independent status; only pastor@ email listed, no pastor name rendered. Traditional gospel language present; no red flags detected. Hold yellow.
Caution
Assessment
Norwoodville Baptist Church near Des Moines — SBC-affiliated. Full theological review pending.
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Church Social Media
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Strong substitutionary atonement + 'unashamedly' framing suggest conservative — verify denomination affiliation.

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  1. [1] Live source norwoodvillebaptist.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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