Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Unknown
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
Service Times
Sunday 10:30 AM (verify)
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Not detailed on homepage — verify beliefs page
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not detailed — verify, SBC BF&M 2000
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Dedicated men's ministry page confirmed in navigation
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Not detailed — verify
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC complementarian via BF&M 2000 — verify local
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?
'Our Leadership' page referenced — verify elder/deacon structure
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not stated — verify
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Mission: 'glorify God by making disciples of all nations who worship Christ, are in covenant community with one another, and grow together in the truth, love, and joy of Christ'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated — verify
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC per SBC Churches Directory and Nashville Baptist Association
Strong
Assessment
SBC church in Hermitage, Tennessee. Added to directory for evaluation. Southern Baptist Convention affiliation provides denominational accountability through the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
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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
tgbc.org
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[2] Live source
churches.sbc.net/church/tulip-grove-baptist-church/
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[3] Live source
nashvillebaptists.com/church/tulip-grove-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
563 Shute Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076