The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America

Our Name: Fresno Reformed Presbyterian

We are part of the organized body of Christ known as the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America.

Reformed

The “Reformed” in our name refers to our adherence to the biblical principles set down by the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Our ultimate authority is scripture alone, we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and all unto God’s glory alone. Our spiritual fathers include Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox.

Presbyterian

“Presbyterian” refers to our form of church government. Each congregation is under the oversight of those elected as elders, who are also part of the higher courts known as presbyteries and Synod. the Bible demonstrates this form of Church government at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. In God’s wisdom and grace he provides the church a system of accountability and care.

Covenanters

Reformed Presbyterians have also been referred to historically as Covenanters because of their identification with public covenanting in Scotland, beginning in the 16th century. This act was a protest for Christ’s crown rights over the state and the recognition of Christ as King over the Church without interference from the government. Our roots also include those referred to as the Seceders, who share in the testimony for Christ’s Crown and Covenant.

The History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America

This is a series taught during Sunday School by Elder Paul Hemphill, and they are on Sermon Audio where you can listen to the lessons and download the outline and notes.

Week 1  | Week 2  | Week 3  | Week 4   | Week 5  | Week 6  | Week 7  | Week 8

In America

In 1743 the first Reformed Presbyterian congregation was organized in North America. In this continent, too, the Kingship of Christ has been maintained as a foundational principle of our denomination. Today, congregations reach all across North America. We also acknowledge sister churches of Reformed Presbyterians in Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.

NAPARC

We are also a member of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council, NAPARC. We believe the church to be one, and we desire fellowship and unity with other likeminded believers. Denominations exist because of sin, thus we pray and labor for the visible oneness of the Church of God in our own land and throughout the world, on the basis of truth and of Scriptural order.