Piney Branch Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dwight B. Michael Sr.

Founded Unknown

Denomination Unknown

Service Times Sundays (check locally)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website pineybranchbc.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

No statement of faith on site — not stated on available sources.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

No inerrancy statement on site — not stated on available sources.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No men's ministry listed.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Rev. Barbara Hill listed as Associate Minister alongside Rev. Dwight B. Michael Sr. (Pastor) and Rev. Horace Johnson (Associate). Female pastoral/ministerial role is egalitarian.

Rev. Barbara Hill (female) serves as Associate Minister — egalitarian practice.

WARNING!

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor and two associate ministers; no elder plurality described.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Sermon titles only; approach not described.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Name includes 'Baptist' but no SBC/BGAV/ABCUSA affiliation stated.

Caution

Assessment

Piney Branch Church in Spotsylvania has minimal web presence. Listed in church directories for the area. Contact directly for information.

#spotsylvania#rural#needs-investigation#needs-review

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Female associate minister downgrades gender from yellow to red.

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