Our Beliefs

Providence Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), firmly rooted in the Reformed heritage. We believe that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

"Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1

The Foundation of Our Faith

Sola Scriptura

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The Sovereignty of God

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Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, In Christ Alone

We are saved solely by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own works or merit.

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We believe the Holy Scriptures to be the only inerrant and infallible rule of faith and practice, sufficient for all of life.

God exercises supreme authority over all creation, sovereignly directing all things according to His holy and wise counsel.

Creeds & Confessions

Our doctrine comes from the historic creeds of the early church and the confessions of the Reformation, which provide a clear and pastoral summary of the Holy Scriptures. All our church officers subscribe to the Westminster Standards as a faithful summary of Scriptural teaching.

The Larger and Shorter Catechisms

The Westminster Confession of Faith

The Apostles' Creed

The Nicene Creed

"Go Therefore and Make Disciples."

Our beliefs are not merely abstract concepts, but the foundation for how we live and serve. At Providence, we strive to embody Reformed theology through warm fellowship and ministry both in Spartanburg and abroad.

In obedience to the Great Commission, we support the following mission works:

Carolina Pregnancy Center
Christian Freedom International
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Aschmann, Ecuador
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Brooks, Liberia
Rev. and Mrs. Jack Campbell, Reformed Ministries International
Miss Ruth Coleman, Honduras
Rev. and Mrs. Will Faires, ELI
Rev. and Mrs. Jay Matsinger, Greater Europe Mission
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smalling, Latin America
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Wright, West Africa