What We Believe

Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church is an evangelical and reformed congregation that exists to glorify God by worshiping Him in Spirit and Truth and doing all things for His glory. If you have questions about us or our Gospel (sovereign and gracious salvation through Jesus Christ’s work):

  • Speak to one of the elders today, or
  • Visit the Pastor's Class after the morning worship service, or
  • Call the church offices at 297-5257, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30, or
  • E-Mail us.

We are a local congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America, and accordingly have a presbyterian form of government. We are located at 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681. We are an evangelical, Christ-centered congregation that holds to the bibical teachings rediscovered in the Reformation and summarized in such documents as the Westminster Confession of Faith. We believe that our highest calling is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy Him forever. We invite you to come and worship Almighty God together with us.

Summary of Our Beliefs

We are a congregation within the Presbyterian Church in America.

Summary of Biblical Teaching: Benjamin Warfield, a well known theologian, wrote a wonderful summary of basic Bible teaching known as: A Brief and Untechnical Statement of the Reformed Faith.

Session (Elders)

The elders are called to direct the affairs of the church. The elders pray for members of congregation, provide spiritual guidance for congregation, oversee the preaching of the Word and worship service, oversee the teaching of the Word, establish and oversee Christian Education, appoint representatives to higher courts (presbytery, general assembly), oversight, serve communion, exercise church discipline, examine ruling elders an deacons nominated by the church, examine the records and budget of the church, approve actions of special importance affecting church property, call congregational meetings and perform other duties to direct the affairs of the church.

  • Teaching Elders: Meet our pastors.
  • Ruling Elders: Learn about the elders and the ministries they direct at WRPC.
  • Emeritus Elders: These senior elders are no longer required to perform the regular duties of his office, but may continue to perform certain of these duties on a voluntary basis, if requested by the Session or a higher court.
  • Office of Elder: Learn about the office of elder.
  • Book of Church Order: WRPC holds to a presbyterian form of government. Read our book of church order online.
  • Ministry of Elders: Learn about the general ministries of the elders at WRPC.
  • Qualifications for Elders: Read about the biblical qualifications for eldership.
  • Elder Vows: Read the vows our elders take.

Diaconate (Deacons)

The office of deacon is described in the scriptures as one of sympathy and service. It is our desire to serve the Lord and His church by helping to meet the needs of people in our congregation and community. The Diaconate is responsible for collecting the gifts of the congregation and for distributing them to those in need. In recent months there has been a significant increase in the number of requests for assistance and we pray that the congregation will continue to support this ministry through the special deacon's offerings taken each communion service. In addition, the deacons facilitate the ministry of the church by maintaining the buildings and grounds, ushering, managing the sound room, recording the gifts of the congregation, and other tasks that are intended to free the elders to pursue prayer and the ministry of the word. Finally, it is our desire to encourage others in the church to use their talents and gifts to serve the Lord together with us.

  • Deacons of WRPC: Meet our deacons.
  • The Calling of the Deacons: The office of deacon is described in the scriptures as one of sympathy and service. It is our desire to serve the Lord and His church by helping to meet the needs of people in our congregation and community.
  • Deacon Ministries: Learn about the ministries of our Diaconate.
  • Deacons Fund: Learn about our fund to help those in our church and community.
  • Qualifications of Deacons: What are the biblical qualifications for deacons?
  • Deacon Vows: Read the vows our deacons take.

Presbyterian Church in America


Official Website of the Church in America: "From its inception in 1973, the denomination has determined its purpose to be "faithful to the Scriptures, true to the reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission." The Presbyterian Church in America has a strong commitment to evangelism, missionary work at home and abroad, and to Christian education.

Our Vision


Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church is committed to the authority and sufficiency of the Word of God expressed in the historic creeds of the church and the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. We exist to glorify God by ministering to our members, reaching the people of our community, and influencing our culture for Christ and His Kingdom; and working throughout the world in order to make disciples of all nations. This is to be accomplished by:

  • Worship
  • Proclamation
  • Evangelism
  • Discipleship
  • Reclamation
  • Demonstration

These purposes are translated into three objectives or strategies:

  1. To minister to our members by providing them with:
    1. Vital worship demonstrating the presence and power of God.
    2. True fellowship founded on relational Christianity.
    3. Instruction and discipleship grounded in Biblical and Reformed theology.
    4. Pastoral care and shepherding directed to the needs of the whole person.
    5. Equipping and encouraging the use of spiritual gifts.
  2. To reach people of our community and influence our culture for Christ by:
    1. Proclaiming a biblical theology which answers the questions and issues of our day.
    2. Influencing all social, political, and professional segments of society with Christians who embrace a biblical world view and life view.
    3. Training our members in various aspects of evangelism and discipleship.
  3. To work throughout the world in order to make disciples of all nations by:
    1. Proclaiming a worldwide vision of Christ's Kingdom.
    2. Communicating a vision of church planting.
    3. Sending people and finances to support missions at home and abroad.

WRPC Sessional Statements

WRPC Philosophy of Worship (Adopted April 17, 2001)
Mississippi Valley (PCA) ad hoc committee report
Federal Vision? Auburn Avenue Theology? New Perspective on Paul?
Wonder what these are or how do you respond to them?
Click above to review the Mississippi Valley (PCA) ad hoc committee report on these recent teachings.
WRPC Federal Vision Statement (Adopted October 4, 2005)
WRPC Christian Liberty—Alcohol & Tobacco Statement (Adopted January 3, 2006)