Christ Episcopal Church (Spotsylvania) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Daniel Johnson, OPA (Rector)

Founded Historic — pre-Civil War era

Denomination Episcopal

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.christchurchspotsy.com

Pastor Credentials Episcopal ordained clergy; Diocese of Virginia

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

TEC-affiliated Episcopal parish; TEC formally retains trinitarian creeds but many congregations tolerate pluralist/universalist teaching at the margins. Not stated on available sources — verify.

Caution

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

TEC has formally abandoned biblical authority on sexuality.

WARNING!

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

No men's ministry found.

WARNING!

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

TEC's institutional drift toward pluralism and inclusivity language; parish homepage emphasizes 'Everyone is welcome' without articulating substitutionary atonement or sola fide. Red on TEC trajectory.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

TEC fully egalitarian — women and LGBTQ+ clergy affirmed.

TEC denomination fully egalitarian — women and LGBTQ+ clergy affirmed

Disqualifier

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Episcopal hierarchy — Diocese of Virginia.

WARNING!

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary-based liturgical preaching typical of Episcopal parishes; no expository/verse-by-verse posture stated. Homilies aligned with BCP and TEC lectionary.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Mission framed as 'Living faith, Growing community, Serving others' — heavy community-service emphasis (food pantry, thrift shop) typical of progressive TEC parishes; gospel/Great Commission not centered.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

TEC is institutionally progressive.

Disqualifier

Accountability Structure

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

Episcopal is institutionally apostate.

Disqualifier

Assessment

Christ Episcopal Church in Spotsylvania is another TEC congregation in the region. Rector Daniel Johnson, OPA leads. The same denominational concerns apply as with Trinity Episcopal, St. George's, and Aquia — The Episcopal Church has formally departed from biblical authority on sexuality, gender, and marriage. Not recommended.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

TEC parish — black rating appropriate given denominational trajectory. Homepage reinforces community-service orientation. [2026-05-19] MOOP rubric: TEC — affirming since 2003. Already rated black.

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[1] Live source christchurchspotsy.com

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