Sherwood Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Paul Gotthardt (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday Connect Groups 8:15 AM & 11:00 AM; Worship 9:30 AM; (229) 883-1910

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website sherwoodbaptist.net

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC BF&M 2000 — Trinitarian orthodox Christology.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BF&M 2000 inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

'Senior Adults' and life-stage Connect Groups; dedicated men's ministry presence inferred from Courageous film theme + Sherwood Pictures ministries.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

BF&M 2000 sola fide + substitutionary atonement.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

BF&M 2000 restricts pastoral office to men; Paul Gotthardt (male).

Male senior pastor (Paul Gotthardt); previously Michael Catt — strong complementarian history (Courageous/Fireproof films on biblical manhood/family)

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Senior-pastor-led with deacon board; specific elder structure not surfaced.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Recent featured sermon 'Seek Him for Deliverance' (Feb 2025) suggests topical series; not verified as verse-by-verse expository.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Sherwood Pictures legacy (Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room) — major cultural missions footprint; Alpha Pregnancy Center sponsorship; Sherwood Christian Academy; SBC Cooperative Program.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative SBC; pro-life (Alpha Pregnancy Center) + Christian school + film ministry. No DEI markers.

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

SBC — BF&M 2000, Georgia Baptist Mission Board.

Strong

Assessment

Sherwood Baptist Church Albany GA is led by Senior Pastor Paul Gotthardt. This is the church famous for producing faith-based films through Sherwood Pictures (Fireproof, Courageous, War Room, Overcomer) under former pastor Michael Catt. Located at 2201 Whispering Pines Rd (differs from placeholder 2425 Westgate Dr — church has relocated). Sherwood Christian Academy also operates here. The church's film ministry demonstrates strong evangelical conviction and cultural engagement. SBC-affiliated. A nationally significant evangelical congregation.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source sherwoodbaptist.net

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