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Southeast Christian Church

920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243
Recommended — Green across priorities
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.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Large church — men's ministry expected.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Grace through faith — Restoration Movement soteriology.
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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.
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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.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Strong teaching — Idleman is a nationally known communicator.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
One of largest churches in America. Multiple campuses.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT concerns.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Independent Christian Churches / Restoration Movement.
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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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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".

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