Prestoncrest Church of Christ — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Gordon Dabbs (Preaching Minister)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Church of Christ

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website prestoncrest.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Site references 'Jesus and His Message found in Scripture, inspired by God' — orthodox but creeds not named.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Site describes Scripture as 'inspired by God'; inerrancy not explicitly stated.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No dedicated men's ministry visible on homepage. Held yellow.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

'Simple Christianity' language; details not elaborated on About page.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

No women elders/preaching role surfaced on homepage — verify locally given Stone-Campbell variability on gender practice.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Gordon Dabbs Ph.D. confirmed Preaching Minister; structure includes ministers/staff/elders/deacons as distinct leadership tiers. Three Sunday services (8:30/10:45/6:00 PM); current series 'Church on Fire' (Acts).

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not described on site.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not stated on available sources.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Page states church strives 'to be open to all people because we believe that every individual is precious to the Lord' — ambiguous; no explicit DEI/CRT framing.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Church of Christ (Stone-Campbell); non-instrumental heritage. No ARBCA/confessional accountability.

Caution

Assessment

Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas — 'Passion for God, Compassion for People.' Dr. Gordon Dabbs serves as Preaching Minister. Full theological review pending.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Large CoC congregation; leadership names not publicly visible on About page. Progressive-CoC pattern (women elders / instrumental) cannot be confirmed or denied — keep yellow, verify in person.

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[1] Live source prestoncrest.org/about

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