Valley Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Andrew Spradlin; Pastor Brian Busby

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday services (see valleybaptist.org/servicetimes)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.valleybaptist.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC church — affirms orthodox Christology.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC — BF&M 2000 affirms inerrancy.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Homepage does not surface men's ministry; /ourbeliefs page linked but not fetched. Held yellow pending staff/beliefs page verification.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC — salvation by grace through faith.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Complementarian — SBC standard. Male pastors (Andrew and Roger Spradlin).

Male senior pastor confirmed. Complementarian per SBC BF&M 2000 (CBMW halfway position; MOOP holds patriarchal headship as the biblical standard); verify whether headship convictions are robust or drifting toward functional egalitarianism.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Homepage references Andrew Spradlin as preacher and a Roger Spradlin Sermon Library (father-son succession confirmed). Full staff/elder plurality not surfaced on homepage.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Biblical preaching emphasis; sermon library with expository content.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Food pantry, biblical counseling, life groups, Right Now Media.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT language detected.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

SBC cooperative accountability.

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Assessment

Valley Baptist Church is an SBC church in Bakersfield, CA. Led by Pastors Andrew Spradlin and Brian Busby. SBC affiliation confirmed through SBC Churches Directory. One of the SBC's presence points in California's Central Valley.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

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

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