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Reformed Baptist (1689)

Pendleton Baptist Church

207 Old State Road 132 West, Pendleton, IN 46064
Reformed Baptist — 1689 Confession
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dennis Clark
Founded Unknown
Denomination Reformed Baptist
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website pendletonbaptistchurch.net/
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
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Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian/patriarchal — male elders only per RB practice
Complementarian — male elders/pastors only per 1689
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Adopted 1689 London Baptist Confession in 1977 (per ReformedWiki audit)
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Assessment
Pendleton Baptist Church in Pendleton IN officially adopted the 1689 London Baptist Confession in 1977 per ReformedWiki Indiana audit — a long-standing confessional commitment. Pastor Rev. Dennis Clark serves the congregation. Recommended for men in the Anderson / Pendleton area seeking historic Reformed Baptist worship.
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Enrichment Notes

Pastor verified on pendletonbaptistchurch.net; 1689 adoption year (1977) per ReformedWiki Indiana directory.

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  1. [1] Live source pendletonbaptistchurch.net
  2. [2] Live source reformedwiki.com/reformed-churches/indiana

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