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Southern Baptist

First Baptist Church Gainesville FL

Gainesville, FL
SBC+CBF dual-aligned — ordains female ministers since 1986
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor (see website)
Founded See website
Denomination SBC
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.fbcgainesville.net
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Evangelical Baptist — Trinitarian, Christ-centered per SOF.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'Authority of the Bible as God's word to us'; inerrancy language not used (moderate-Baptist phrasing).
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not detailed on about page.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
'Faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord'; sola fide language not quoted.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
RED: Church officially ordains female ministers since 1986; female deacons since 1987; first female vice-chair 1998. Egalitarian trajectory confirmed.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Governance via Board of Deacons (both genders); elder plurality not indicated.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not specified; moderate-Baptist tradition typically topical.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Following Jesus and Living God's Love Together' — fellowship-framed rather than Great Commission-explicit.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Historic church with deliberate diversity emphasis; 'individual freedom to respond to God' (soul-competency).
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
RED: Dual-aligned SBC + Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) + Florida CBF. CBF is the moderate/progressive breakaway body that affirms female pastors. Moderate-Baptist identity confirmed.
WARNING!
Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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