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Second Baptist Church

Chester, VA
Held yellow — male pastor confirmed, but SBC affiliation unconfirmed on site; deaconesses and no men's ministry visible
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Johnnie Fleming Jr.
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC
Service Times Check website for times
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website second-baptist.com
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
No statement of faith on surfaced pages.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry visible on site.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Pastor Johnnie Fleming Jr. male confirmed. Deaconess ministry present — traditional Baptist female-deacon role, not a pastoral/elder office; not a red flag by itself.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Deacons, Deaconess, and Trustees ministries listed; no elder plurality described.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described on available sources.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'A Loving Church by the Side of the Road' — generic.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT language detected.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
'SBC' appears in URL/naming but no formal SBC affiliation statement confirmed on site. Verify locally.
Caution
Assessment
Second Baptist Church in Chester, VA. Needs evaluation.
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Church Social Media
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Low-information site. Leave yellow; verify SBC vs. BGAV affiliation.

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  1. [1] Live source second-baptist.com

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