Christian
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
11/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Conservative Presbyterian denomination (1973 split from PCUS). Subscribes to Westminster Standards. Mainstream conservative Reformed body.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — conservative Presbyterian denomination; mainstream low-moderate control.
Founded
1973
Members
≈400,000 communicant members
Active in
USA
In context
PCA is the second-largest US Presbyterian denomination. Conservative Reformed theology with Westminster Standards. Mainstream low-control voluntary participation; some sub-currents (notably the Federal Vision controversy) more controlling.
Timeline
- 1973PCA splits from PCUS
Sources
- Various PCA publications
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