Centennial ARP Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dr. Christopher Reeder (Pastor, Moderator of the Session)

Founded Established ARP congregation (historic)

Denomination Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP)

Service Times Family Gathering 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:00 AM; Worship 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.centennialarp.org

Pastor Credentials Credentials not detailed on staff page

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?

Dedicated /mens-ministry link confirmed on site.

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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.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastor Rev. Dr. Christopher Reeder, serving also as Moderator of the Session; elder-led polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Self-described Bible-based preaching ministry.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Self-identifies as 'a praying, loving, nurturing family' emphasizing 'spiritual maturity and evangelistic outreach.'

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Site emphasizes 'Biblically based preaching and teaching' — no progressive or affirming language detected.

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Accountability Structure

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

Associate Reformed Presbyterian affiliation explicitly confirmed on site (church name + 'The ARP Church' nav link).

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Assessment

Centennial ARP Church in downtown Columbia, South Carolina is led by Rev. Dr. Christopher Reeder, who serves both as Pastor and Moderator of the Session. The church maintains a traditional weekly rhythm including a 9:30 AM Family Gathering Time, 10 AM Sunday School, and 11 AM Worship Service. The congregation self-describes as 'a community of Christian believers that exists as a praying, loving, nurturing family' with 'Biblically based preaching and teaching' that emphasizes 'spiritual maturity and evangelistic outreach.' Dedicated men's ministry and active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, plus a dedicated youth Instagram). ARP confessional framework, male-only ordination, and Westminster Standards align with the MOOP rubric. Strong green-rated option for the Columbia, SC metro.