They each serve important and harmonious purposes within the EPC. The WCF preserves our commitment to the historic orthodoxy of the Reformed Faith. “Essentials of Our Faith” …

edition of the Confession in 1984. Subsequently the modern English Shorter Catechism came into popular use in the EPC, and the 24th General Assembly (2004) approved

Hosted by Church Planting. Recorded on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the 45th EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

Ordination of Women The Evangelical Presbyterian Church does not believe that the issue of the ordination of women is an essential of the faith. The historic Reformed position on the …

Those who remarry after an improper divorce commit adultery and are subject to church discipline. As with all other transgressions, the blood of Christ covers these as well, and …

Preface This is the traditional English language version. The EPC has adopted The Westminster Shorter Catechism (An Authentic Modern Version) published by Summertown Texts. An …

Abortion The Evangelical Presbyterian Church is convinced that the Bible strongly affirms the dignity and value of every human life based on what the Scriptures clearly teach:

When a church officer takes the traditional ordination vow in the EPC, he or she is affirming personal commitment to the doctrines displayed in the Westminster Standards. The …

Q. How does the EPC view the gifts of the Holy Spirit? A. The EPC affirms the gifts of God’s Spirit as biblically valid for today, and counsels that they be exercised under the guidance of God’s …

This precept underlies the biblical positions on such issues as abortion and euthanasia (see the EPC’s Position Paper on Abortion and Position Paper on Problems of Suffering, Death, and …