Smith Station Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. James Edward King (founder); Chuck Overton (Stafford site pastor)

Founded Not published

Denomination Non-Denominational

Service Times Sundays (call 540-361-5850)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website landofpromise.org

Pastor Credentials Not published

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Statement of faith not published on site; BGAV churches generally Trinitarian orthodox — verify locally.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Not stated on fetched pages — verify.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Generic 'Ministries' section — specifics not verified.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not stated on fetched pages — verify. No prosperity indicators located.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

All-male pastoral team visible; Yevette Overton on team page (role unclear). Verify women preaching practice locally.

Male-only pastoral team on leadership page.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Dr. James E. King (founder/pastor) and Chuck Overton (Stafford site pastor) both male.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

'Real people with real issues' framing — likely topical/applicational.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not articulated on homepage.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/affirming language; no indicators either direction.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Listed in BGAV church directory (bgav.org/church-directory/land-of-promise). BGAV is dual-aligned with SBC but trends moderate-progressive vs SBCV. Yellow.

Caution

Assessment

Smith Station Church in the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania area. Non-denominational. Limited online presence. Contact directly.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Affiliation upgrade: confirmed BGAV (not pure independent). Doctrinal content remains thin online — hold yellow until in-person verification of Scripture/gender/preaching.

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