“Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.”

If the name “Presbyterian” means nothing to you, let us explain. The word refers to our denominational tradition.

FPC is a member of The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The PCA is the largest evangelical Presbyterian denomination in the US. It was formed in 1973 with the motto: “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.”

The PCA is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The word “evangelical” comes from the Greek word meaning “good news.” We desire all people to trust in the saving work of Jesus and enjoy eternal life in him.

The PCA is a reformed denomination in that we believe in the biblical truth proclaimed during the Protestant Reformation. The Word of God, rather than human tradition, is the only guide for the Church. God alone saves through his immeasurable mercy and according to his sovereign plan. We believe the system of doctrine taught in the Bible is summarized well in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.

The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of elders (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and elder representatives of local churches in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of Presbyteries and local churches meet annually at a “General Assembly.” The General Assembly helps local churches and presbyteries combine their efforts and resources to advance God’s Kingdom more effectively. Our form of church government provides our congregation with a wonderful balance of independence and outside accountability.

Nevertheless, our desire is to be a spiritual home for any and all who know Jesus , not just those who would have experience with Presbyterianism. Many in our church have roots in other denominational traditions of Christianity but have found a home in our fellowship. That to say, we are a Presbyterian church with doors as open as the Kingdom of God.