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All Souls Anglican Church Wheaton

Wheaton, IL 60187
ACNA parish (Diocese of Pittsburgh); female deacon-pastor
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dr. James M. Arcadi (Rector)
Founded 2004
Denomination ACNA
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
ACNA affirms Nicene/Apostles' Creeds.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
ACNA Jerusalem Declaration + 39 Articles affirm Scripture's sufficiency.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Anglican justification by faith via 39 Articles; sacramental framing.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Rev. Dr. Mary Baker serves as 'Deacon Pastor for Community Formation' — female deacon in pastor-titled role (ACNA permits female deacons; priest/rector remains male here).
Male rector + male associates; female deacon-pastor (ACNA permits female diaconate)
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
ACNA vestry + priest-in-charge model; plurality of clergy (rector, associate rector emeritus, priest for souls on mission).
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Anglican lectionary preaching standard.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Mission-planting language evident ('Priest for Souls on Mission').
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
ACNA Diocese of Pittsburgh is generally confessional-conservative within ACNA spectrum.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
ACNA (Diocese of Pittsburgh).
Strong
Assessment
National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source allsouls.com/about/
  2. [2] Live source allsouls.com/clergy/

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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