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Free Will Baptist (NAFWB)

West Tulsa Free Will Baptist Church

930 West 23rd Place, Tulsa, OK 74107
Free Will Baptist — West Tulsa, OK
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Russell Payne
Founded Not listed on website
Denomination Free Will Baptist
Service Times Sunday Small Groups 9:45 AM; Worship 11:00 AM; Evening 6:00 PM; Wednesday WT Kids/Students 6:45 PM, Adult Bible Study 7:00 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website wt.church
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, FWB Treatise.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrant Scripture per FWB Treatise.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Standard structure.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Arminian (FWB distinctive). Yellow flag.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian — male-only pastorate.
FWB male-only ordained pastor per FWB Treatise + Scripture.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Russell Payne verified via FaithStreet/ChurchFinder.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository emphasis.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
NAFWB cooperative missions.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Mainstream conservative evangelical.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
NAFWB / Oklahoma State Association of FWB.
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Assessment
FWB congregation in west Tulsa with full Sunday + Wednesday rhythm including youth/kids programming. Pastor Russell Payne.
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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

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Enrichment Notes

Pastor Russell Payne via ChurchFinder/web search; address 930 W 23rd Pl Tulsa OK 74107 verified.

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  1. [1] Live source wt.church
  2. [2] Live source churchfinder.com/churches/ok/tulsa/west-tulsa-free-will-b…

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