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The PCA
Formation
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was established in 1973 as a denomination committed to being “faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission.” At its founding, the PCA consisted of approximately 41,000 members in 260 congregations. Since then, it has grown to include more than 370,000 members in over 1,850 congregations, making it the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States.
Doctrine
The Presbyterian Church in America is an evangelical denomination that proclaims the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It seeks for all people to trust in the saving work of Christ and to experience eternal life in Him.
As a Reformed denomination, the PCA upholds the biblical truths recovered during the Protestant Reformation. It affirms that the Word of God alone—rather than human tradition—is the ultimate authority for the Church. Salvation is entirely the work of God, accomplished through His immeasurable mercy and sovereign will. The PCA believes that the system of doctrine taught in Scripture is faithfully summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
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Structure
The Presbyterian Church in America follows a Presbyterian form of government, which is representative in nature. Each local congregation is governed by a Session composed of elders elected by the members of that church.
Pastors and elders from local congregations within a geographic area together form a Presbytery. The Presbyterian Church in America has 88 presbyteries.
Representatives from all presbyteries and local churches gather annually at the General Assembly, the highest court of the denomination. This assembly provides an opportunity for collective prayer, counsel, and coordination in advancing the mission of God’s kingdom.
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