Central Presbyterian Church Clayton — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dr. Clay Smith (Senior Pastor)

Founded Historic congregation (exact year unknown)

Denomination Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

Service Times Sunday 8:30 AM and 11:15 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.centralpres.com

Pastor Credentials Doctor of Ministry (Dr.); senior pastor of Central Presbyterian

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

EPC Westminster Confession — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

EPC biblical authority affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

'Brotherhood & Breakfast' listed as upcoming event — 'informal time for men to bond'; dedicated men's ministry program not confirmed, but brotherhood gathering exists.

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?

EPC permits women elders at presbytery discretion; Mid-America Presbytery stance not surfaced via fetch — verify.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor/EPC affiliation not on homepage; 'Our Staff' and 'About Us' pages exist but not fetched. Verify elder board.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Pastor Smith featured in St. Louis church leader encouragement videos.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Operates PEEPs Weekday Preschool plus Family Ministry.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Self-identifies as 'Reformed and Presbyterian.'

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Accountability Structure

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

Evangelical Presbyterian Church — Mid-America Presbytery.

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Assessment

Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, Missouri (St. Louis metro) is an EPC congregation led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Clay Smith. The church identifies explicitly as 'Reformed and Presbyterian' and offers two Sunday services (8:30 AM and 11:15 AM). Operates PEEPs Weekday Preschool and a Family Ministry. Pastor Smith has appeared in regional church leader encouragement content. Standard EPC caveat on women-elder policy (varies by presbytery, ultimately by local session). Verify Mid-America Presbytery position. Solid green-eligible orthodox Reformed option in the St. Louis area.

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

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