Presbyterian Church in America
Faithful to The Scriptures, True To The Reformed Faith, And Obedient To The Great Commission
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 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.
History of the Presbyterian Church in America
Founded in 1973 to remain faithful to Scripture and the Reformed tradition
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was organized in December 1973 at a constitutional assembly in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally named the National Presbyterian Church, it was renamed in 1974 to reflect its broader mission. The PCA separated from the Presbyterian Church in the United States (Southern) in response to growing theological liberalism, particularly the denial of the deity of Christ and the inerrancy of Scripture. From its inception, the PCA has committed itself to evangelism, missions, and Christian education, holding firmly to the authority of the Bible and the historic Reformed faith.
Beliefs of the Presbyterian Church in America
Grounded in the Bible, guided by the Westminster Standards
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is committed to the authority of Scripture as the Word of God, inspired and inerrant. The PCA affirms the historic Reformed faith, summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. These documents reflect the system of doctrine taught in the Bible and serve as a faithful guide for belief and practice. The PCA holds to the sovereignty of God in salvation, the centrality of Christ, and the call to obedience in all areas of life.