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Sovereign Grace Church

206 2nd Ave SW
GREEN
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Sam Ellyson (Teaching Elder); Scott Ristau (Associate); Sam Bjorkman (Lay Elder)
Founded Unknown
Denomination SBC (Reformed Baptist)
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.sgaberdeen.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Plural male eldership (Sam Ellyson, Scott Ristau, Sam Bjorkman). Reformed Baptist / SBC-affiliated.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Caution
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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched sgaberdeen.org/leadership on 2026-05-16 — confirmed three male elders + Reformed Baptist/SBC affiliation. Sam Ellyson is SBTS M.Div. GREEN: plural male eldership, confessional Reformed Baptist posture.

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