Park Cities Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Jeff Warren

Founded 1939

Denomination Texas Baptists (BGCT) / Dallas Baptist Association — withdrew from SBC October 2024

Service Times Sundays: 9:30 AM (Great Hall & Ellis Chapel), 10:45 AM (Great Hall & Sanctuary), 12:30 PM En Espanol (Great Hall)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.pcbc.org

Pastor Credentials Doctorate, Senior Pastor since 2010

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Christ-centered language: 'Christ centers us.' Gospel-centered identity. Affirms Baptist Faith and Message (1963 version — not the stricter 2000 version). Orthodox Christology.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Affirms Baptist Faith and Message 1963 — notably NOT the 2000 revision which strengthened inerrancy and complementarian language. Scripture described as 'authoritative guide' but not 'inerrant.' Yellow for weaker scriptural authority position.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry programming exists. Green for intentional male discipleship.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Baptist heritage suggests faith-alone soteriology. Gospel-centered language. No works-based indicators.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

RED — Major concern. Pastor Jeff Warren has publicly stated: 'Jesus did not genderize the Great Commission, nor does God dispense spiritual gifts to his children according to sex.' The church states 'Both men and women serve equally alongside each other.' Women serve on Board of Trustees (Laura Dronzek as Personnel Chair), chair standing committees, and hold leadership positions. The church withdrew from the SBC in October 2024 specifically over the SBC's push to restrict female pastors. This is an explicitly egalitarian trajectory — the church left the SBC rather than conform to complementarian standards.

EGALITARIAN TRAJECTORY. Pastor Jeff Warren publicly advocates women in ministry. Church withdrew from SBC (Oct 2024) over women's ordination restrictions. Women serve on Board of Trustees, chair standing committees. Church states 'Both men and women serve equally alongside each other.' BF&M 1963 (no complementarian language) as doctrinal standard instead of BF&M 2000.

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Board of Trustees governance model with Deacons, Church Officers, and standing committees. Senior Pastor Jeff Warren leads with Ken Holden (Deacon Chair) and Ken Stone (Board President). Women serve on Board and chair committees. No elder structure — uses trustee/deacon/committee model.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Unable to verify from website alone. Large megachurch format. Founded 1939 with long Baptist tradition. Verify whether preaching is expository or topical/seeker-sensitive.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong mission emphasis: 'leading all generations to love Jesus.' Spanish-language ministry. Dallas Baptist Association and Texas Baptists partnership for missions and church planting. Multiple service times. Active outreach.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Large megachurch (10,000 members). Emphasis on 'cultural engagement' as a core value. The decision to leave the SBC over women's ordination signals progressive cultural alignment on gender issues. Verify whether other progressive positions follow.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Withdrew from SBC in October 2024 over women in ministry issue. Remains affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT) and Dallas Baptist Association. BGCT is historically moderate. BF&M 1963 (not 2000) as doctrinal standard. Yellow — reduced accountability after SBC departure.

Caution

Assessment

Park Cities Baptist Church is a large Dallas megachurch (10,000 members, est. 1939) led by Dr. Jeff Warren since 2010. The church withdrew from the SBC in October 2024 specifically over the convention's push to restrict female pastors — a significant red flag for complementarian evaluation. Pastor Warren has publicly advocated for women in ministry, stating Jesus 'did not genderize the Great Commission.' The church affirms the 1963 Baptist Faith & Message (notably NOT the stricter 2000 version) and states men and women 'serve equally alongside each other.' Women serve on the Board of Trustees and chair standing committees. While the church maintains orthodox Christology, gospel-centered language, and active mission engagement, the explicit egalitarian trajectory places it in the RED category for gender/biblical design. The church remains affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT) and Dallas Baptist Association but has reduced denominational accountability after leaving the SBC. Not recommended for men seeking a church with complementarian convictions, but doctrinally sound on core gospel issues.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website