Portico Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Jason Conner

Founded Established Baptist congregation

Denomination Southern Baptist (BGAV)

Service Times Sundays (check website); (434) 296-0033

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.porticocville.org

Pastor Credentials BGAV affiliated pastor

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Southern Baptist affiliation implies orthodox Christology — Christ as only Savior.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Baptist Faith & Message 2000 affirms inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry confirmed on Portico site — 'Equipping Men Towards Spiritual Growth.' Women's ministry described as 'Empowering Women in Faith' (no female pastor surfaced). BGAV flag remains.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Baptist tradition: salvation by faith alone in Christ alone per BF&M 2000.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male pastor (Rev. Jason Conner). BGAV churches can vary on women in ministry. Need to confirm elder/deacon policy.

Male pastor (Rev. Jason Conner); BGAV stance on women in deacon/elder roles varies by church

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

BGAV affiliated. Jason Conner serves as pastor. No elder board details confirmed from research.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Website describes 'Teaching that transforms' ethos. Likely expository but needs verification.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active community presence near downtown Charlottesville. Gospel-centered mission language on website.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

BGAV (General Association) tends more moderate than SBC directly. Website describes 'Gospel Centered Church.' Cultural posture unclear without deeper research.

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Accountability Structure

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

BGAV (Baptist General Association of Virginia) — a state convention that some consider more moderate than the SBC proper. Warrants investigation.

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Assessment

Portico Church is a Gospel-centered Southern Baptist congregation near downtown Charlottesville, pastored by Rev. Jason Conner under the BGAV (Baptist General Association of Virginia). The BGAV affiliation warrants mild caution — it is a state-level convention that can trend more moderate than the national SBC on cultural and gender issues. The church's own branding is 'Gospel Centered,' which is encouraging, and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 provides a solid baseline for doctrine. Before committing, a man would want to attend in person, review sermon content, and ask directly about women in leadership and the church's stance on cultural issues. The orthodox foundation is likely solid; the BGAV context is the variable.

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