Bethel ARP Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable James McManus (Senior Pastor)

Founded Established ARP congregation (historic)

Denomination Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP)

Service Times Sunday School 10:00 AM; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website bethelarp.org

Pastor Credentials Credentials not published on website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

ARP Westminster Standards — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ARP biblical authority affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify dedicated men's programming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Westminster Reformed salvation by grace.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

ARP male-only ordination per Westminster Standards.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male senior pastor James McManus; ARP elder-led polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not reviewed; sermons available on SermonAudio.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active rural South Carolina ARP congregation.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Confessional ARP orthodox alignment.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Associate Reformed Presbyterian — Westminster confessional.

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Assessment

Bethel ARP Church is a historic Associate Reformed Presbyterian congregation in Winnsboro, South Carolina, led by Senior Pastor James McManus. The church maintains a traditional weekly rhythm: Sunday School 10 AM, Sunday Morning Worship 11 AM. Sermons are distributed via SermonAudio, YouTube, and Facebook. ARP confessional framework, male-only ordination, and Westminster Standards align with MOOP's biblical-design rubric. Small-town green-rated Reformed option in rural South Carolina.

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

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