Our Denomination

New Life Presbyterian Church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The PCA was formed in 1973 to be a denomination that is "Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission."  The PCA is an Evangelical and Reformed Presbyterian denomination.

By Evangelical, we mean that we emphasize the Gospel (good news of salvation) through faith in Jesus Christ, as well as affirming orthodox Christian doctrines and holding to the inerrancy of Scripture.

By Reformed, we mean that we are connected to the teachings of the historic church and the doctrinal beliefs recovered by the Reformation.  These doctrinal beliefs are expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger Catechism and the Shorter Catechism.  All officers of the PCA must personally subscribe to and uphold the teachings of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

By Presbyterian, we describe our representative form of church government.  Local churches are governed by a "Session" of "presbyters" (elders), elected by the members of the congregation.  Representatives of local churches within a geographical area compose a Presbytery.  Representatives of the presbyteries meet annually at General Assembly.  Thus, through the combined efforts and resources of all the churches, we are enabled to advance God's Kingdom much more effectively.  The Committees and Agencies of the PCA help lead this Kingdom work.

For more information about the Presbyterian Church in America, visit the website at http://www.pcanet.org/.