Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Historical: Dr. G.B. Vick, then A.V. Henderson, then Truman Dollar, then Brad Powell
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Independent Baptist
Service Times
N/A — church relocated and renamed
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Historically orthodox.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed in IFB tradition.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
N/A — church no longer at this location.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Faith alone — IFB tradition.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastors throughout history — patriarchal IFB tradition.
Verify
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Church went through major upheaval — Truman Dollar's death by suicide, then Brad Powell rebranded as Northridge Church and moved to Plymouth, MI.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Historically expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Historical IFB missions emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify current status.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Historical Independent Baptist — church no longer at Redford address; Brad Powell rebranded as Northridge Church and relocated to Plymouth MI. Website field marked dead.
Caution
Assessment
CHURCH NO LONGER EXISTS AT THIS LOCATION. Temple Baptist Church at 23800 W Chicago, Redford, MI was a historic Independent Baptist megachurch under Dr. G.B. Vick (associated with Baptist Bible Fellowship International). After Vick's death, pastored by A.V. Henderson, then Truman Dollar (who died by suicide). Brad Powell then rebranded the church as Northridge Church and relocated to Plymouth, MI. The Redford building became Detroit World Outreach. This entry should be flagged as historical/defunct at this address.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
23800 W Chicago, Redford, MI 48239
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