Our Denomination

The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was formed in 1973 to be a denomination that is “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.”

The PCA is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The word “evangelical” comes from the Greek word meaning “good news.” We desire all people to trust in the saving work of Jesus and enjoy eternal life in him.

The PCA is a reformed denomination in that we believe in the biblical truth proclaimed during the Protestant Reformation. The Word of God, rather than tradition, is the only guide for the Church. God alone saves through his immeasurable mercy and according to his sovereign plan. We believe the system of doctrine taught in the Bible is summarized well in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.

The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of elders (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and representatives of local churches in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of Presbyteries and local churches meet annually at a “General Assembly.”

The General Assembly Committees and Agencies help local churches combine their efforts and resources to advance God’s Kingdom more effectively.

Our Presbytery – The Southeast Alabama Presbytery

The Southeast Alabama Presbytery includes churches from the Georgia State line in the East to Chilton County in the West, and from the Florida State line in the South to Tallapoosa County in the North. She is one of five PCA Presbyteries in Alabama, and one of eighty-five Presbyteries in the entire PCA.

In addition to overseeing the churches within her bounds, the Southeast Alabama Presbytery operates and supervises the Ministry to the Military and Internationals (MMI) – an international ministry that plants PCA churches in foreign countries to serve members of our Armed Forces and other English-speaking foreign citizens.

Our Sending Organization – Ministry to the Military and Internationals (MMI)

MMI is an organization that seeks to establish Presbyterian, Reformed Churches overseas to meet the spiritual needs of U.S. Military personnel, their families, Department of Defense Civilians, Contractors, Expatriates, and local nationals and internationals that speak English as a first or second language.

MMI is fully committed to the Word of God, to the biblical administration of the sacraments, and prayer, seeking through those means to establish a family of reconciled brothers and sisters who love God and love each other. MMI wants it to be evident to all that the Spirit of God is working in and among them to carry out His sovereign will, and encourages and equips the saints to develop a thoroughly Christian worldview which allows them to think after the pattern of our Lord and live according to His example.