Christian
Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC)
11/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Small conservative Presbyterian denomination (1936 split from PCUSA under J. Gresham Machen).
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — small conservative Presbyterian denomination; mainstream low-moderate.
Founded
1936
Members
≈30,000 communicant members
Active in
USA
In context
OPC was founded in 1936 by J. Gresham Machen and other conservatives leaving the mainline PCUSA. Strict Westminster Standards subscription; smaller than PCA. Mainstream conservative Reformed.
Timeline
- 1936OPC founded by Machen
Sources
- Charles Dennison academic work
We cite sources by name and outlet rather than fabricating links. Search the source title plus the group name to find the original.
You may also want to explore
Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.