Quick Facts
Founded
1999
Denomination
United Reformed Churches in North America
Service Times
Sunday 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
M.Div., Westminster Seminary California
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Confessional Nicene Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Confessional Reformed Three Forms of Unity confirmed on site.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Bible studies.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Monergistic; Canons of Dort.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only officers.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository; catechetical.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Gospel proclamation via Word and Sacrament.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Confessional; culturally countercultural.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
URCNA affiliation confirmed ('A Church in the URCNA'); Three Forms of Unity referenced; NAPARC participation noted.
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Assessment
Christ URC Santee is an East San Diego County URCNA congregation with Rev. Zachary Keele (an accomplished biblical theologian and author) as pastor. Worship is two-service with PM Heidelberg preaching. As with all URCNA congregations, male-only officers, subscription to the Three Forms of Unity, and Reformed regulative-principle worship define the church.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
8787 Troy St, Santee, CA 92071
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