Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
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Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
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10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian orthodox per BF&M 2000.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
BF&M 2000 inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC substitutionary atonement 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?
BF&M 2000 complementarian.
SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 Article VI — male-only senior pastor / teaching elder.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Rev. Young Ha Kim per CSBC directory + Baptist Press KASBC coverage.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Korean-American Orange County congregation; bilingual ministry not yet verified.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per CSBC 2019 / 2020 Annual Directories; FaithStreet SBC tag.
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Assessment
Shalom International Baptist Church — Korean SBC congregation. Mailing address 27 Candlewood Way, Buena Park, CA 90621; meeting location 1681 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92802. Pastor Young Ha Kim per California Southern Baptist Convention directory; he was identified as pastor of Shalom International Baptist Church in Buena Park in Korean American Southern Baptist Council Baptist Press coverage.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1681 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92802
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