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Short Pump Baptist Church

3555 Pump Road, Henrico, VA 23233
DEFUNCT — no web presence, no congregation found at address
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Check website for current pastor
Founded Established congregation
Denomination Baptist (verify SBC/BGAV affiliation)
Service Times Sundays (check website for times)
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.shortpumpbaptist.org
Pastor Credentials Unknown — verify via church website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Depends on BGAV vs SBCV affiliation — verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Not stated on available sources — site unreachable.
Caution
Assessment
Short Pump Baptist Church is located in the Short Pump area of western Henrico County — one of Richmond's most affluent and rapidly growing suburbs. The key question is denominational affiliation: Virginia has both the SBCV (conservative SBC) and the BGAV (Baptist General Association of Virginia, moderate-to-progressive). BGAV churches were on the losing side of the SBC conservative resurgence and may hold lower views of Scripture and more egalitarian positions. Verify which convention this church affiliates with before making a full assessment.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Domain not resolving at test time. Verify church still exists before enrichment investment. --- 2026-04-29 V4.9.5 cleanup: marked dead. No web presence ever detected; not in denomination directories; Pump Rd Baptist presence is covered by Grace Community Baptist (SBC) and North Gayton Baptist (BGAV).

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  1. [1] Live source shortpumpbaptist.org

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