Southeast Christian Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Kyle Idleman (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Independent Christian Churches

Service Times Verify via website — multiple campuses

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.se.church

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Affirmed.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Large church — men's ministry expected.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Grace through faith — Restoration Movement soteriology.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male senior pastor; Restoration Movement tradition — typically complementarian.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Kyle Idleman confirmed as senior pastor via site structure. No women pastors or LGBTQ+ affirming language found on homepage. Restoration Movement / Independent Christian Churches — limited external accountability (mitigating: size + reputation). Green holds.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Strong teaching — Idleman is a nationally known communicator.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

One of largest churches in America. Multiple campuses.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT concerns.

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

Independent Christian Churches / Restoration Movement.

Strong

Assessment

Southeast Christian Church at 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville is one of the largest churches in America. Kyle Idleman is Senior Pastor (bestselling author of 'Not a Fan'). On staff since 2002, succeeded Dave Stone. Multiple campuses. Independent Christian Churches / Restoration Movement heritage. Phone: (502) 253-8000. Strong evangelical church with nationally recognized teaching pastor.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-19] Phase 5b auto-merge: absorbed 1 dupe record (southeast-christian-church-louisville). Group key: "southeast christian church @ 920 blankenbaker pkwy, louisville, ky 40243".

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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