
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Not published on homepage
Founded
1864
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 10:30 AM (verify)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
Pastor Credentials
Not published

10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not stated on homepage — verify.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'Bible is God's Holy Word and our authority for everything we say and do' — near-inerrancy language.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on homepage.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not detailed on homepage.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000; local practice not verified.

SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard); verify local practice (verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Not detailed on homepage.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Multiple service styles (Band Led, Traditional, Taylors Worship); style varies.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Encounter, equip, engage, establish framework.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on homepage.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per SC Baptist Convention directory.
Strong

Assessment
SBC church in Taylors, South Carolina. Added to directory for evaluation. Southern Baptist Convention affiliation provides denominational accountability through the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
#sbc#taylors#south-carolina

Sources & Evidence
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
taylorsfbc.org
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[2] Live source
scbaptist.org/churches/taylors-first-baptist-church/
Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.

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