Shawnee Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dave Delaney (Senior Pastor)

Founded 1923

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times Sunday School 9:45am; Morning 11:00am; Spanish 11:00am; Evening 6:00pm; Wednesday 7:00pm

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website shawneebaptist.church/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Christology per SOF

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-preferred, inerrancy affirmed

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

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Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Site live; staff page exists, not visible in fetch. Prior data (Pastor Dave Delaney) stands. Food bank, recovery program, Christian academy, summer camp confirm strong community footprint.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong missions emphasis; founded Northside Christian School, Shawnee Baptist College, and Indian Creek Baptist Camp

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify — minimal public cultural engagement

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Accountability Structure

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

No SOF visible on homepage; 'Our Beliefs' and 'Our Staff' links exist but details require phone/email contact. Community footprint confirmed (food bank, academy, camp, recovery).

Caution

Assessment

Century-old independent Baptist church in Louisville KY with significant institutional footprint including an associated Christian school, Bible college, and camp. Located in the urban West End; represents a durable IFB presence in a challenging neighborhood. Solid classic IFB option for Louisville-area families.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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