True Bible Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Senior Pastor Wes Foster; Associate Pastor Junior Taylor; Pastor Emeritus Rod Bradley; Associate Minister Tyronne Riley

Founded Unknown

Denomination Baptist

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website tbbchurch.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Not explicitly stated on available pages; 'Articles of Faith' page exists but content not surfaced.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Articles of Faith referenced but not surfaced on visible content — remains unconfirmed.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Bible Study using Kyle Idleman 'Every Thought Captive' — confirmed orthodox author and discipleship pattern.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not explicitly stated on available pages.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Visible pastoral staff all male. 'Women's History Month' and '2026 TBBC Women of the Year' recognition programs do not indicate women pastors.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Plural male pastors confirmed: Wes Foster (senior), Junior Taylor (associate), Rod Bradley (emeritus), Tyronne Riley (associate minister). No women in pastoral roles.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not described on available pages.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Mission: 'Impacting the World for Christ with the Word of God — Acts 1:8'; Blessing Bags homeless ministry.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Celebrates Black History Month and Women's History Month — cultural-engagement signaling consistent with historically Black Baptist tradition. No explicit DEI/CRT vocabulary.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Independent Baptist per batch; no external accountability structure verified.

Caution

Assessment

True Bible Baptist Church in Des Moines, led by Senior Pastor Wes Foster. Full theological review pending.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Historically Black Baptist congregation with active men's ministry; plural male pastors. Verify Articles of Faith content.

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.

[1] Live source tbbchurch.org

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