Who We Are
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is a Christian denomination that was formed in 1973 with the mission to be "Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission." The PCA’s theological framework is built on three key principles:
Reformed
The PCA is part of the broader Reformed tradition, which means it adheres to the biblical principles and theological convictions that were recovered during the Protestant Reformation. The central idea is that Scripture alone (sola scriptura) is the authoritative guide for the life of the Church, not human tradition or papal authority. The PCA believes that God alone saves and does so according to His sovereign will and mercy. The system of doctrine articulated in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms provides a clear summary of the Bible’s teachings on matters like salvation, the nature of God, the Church, and Christian living.
View Westminster Confession of Faith.
Presbyterian
We have a particular governmental and liturgical structure:
Shared leadership in the government of the church
The priority of grace in salvation and growing in faith
The unity of the Old and New Testament Scriptures
The Sacraments of Baptism and Communion as a Means of Grace
Subscription to the Westminster Standards
Evangelical
As an evangelical denomination, the PCA emphasizes the proclamation of the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Evangelical comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means “good news.” The PCA is committed to sharing the message that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and that all people are invited to trust in Jesus for eternal life.