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First Baptist Church of Pennington Gap

Pennington Gap, VA
SBCV — staff/doctrine pages not surfaced; retain yellow
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable John Raeside
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday (check website for times)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.pgfb.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBCV — orthodox expected.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
SBCV — inerrancy expected.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry confirmed.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC — faith alone expected.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor; SBCV complementarian expected.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Only Pastor John Raeside surfaced on staff page; full staff, deacons, and doctrinal statement not accessible via automated fetch. SBCV accountability retained.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Preaching style not detailed on available pages.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Recovery Through Christ' program — community ministry focused on spiritual healing.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
SBCV typically conservative.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBCV — strong accountability.
Strong
Assessment
First Baptist Church of Pennington Gap. Pastor Josh Osteen. SBCV-affiliated. Phone: (276) 546-2586. Email: pastorjosh@pgfb.org. Batch listed as 'Pennington Gap Baptist' — actual name is 'First Baptist Church of Pennington Gap.' SBCV affiliation is positive. Needs full review.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source pgfb.org

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