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State College Alliance Church

1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College, PA 16801
CMA — evangelical college-town church; denominational yellow
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Not published on landing pages
Founded Not published
Denomination Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA)
Service Times Sundays 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.scalliancechurch.com
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
CMA Statement of Faith orthodox.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed at denominational level.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify on site.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Substitutionary atonement affirmed.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Post-2023 CMA permits women pastors in some roles; verify Penn State-area church position.
CMA permits women pastors in some roles post-2023 vote
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Multiple Sunday services indicate substantial lay/staff team; verify elder plurality.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Approach not characterized on basic content.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
CMA missions DNA strong.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Penn State context — verify on cultural posture.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CMA 2023 General Council vote permits women pastors in some roles — yellow.
Caution
Assessment
State College Alliance Church serves the Penn State area with two Sunday services. CMA core doctrine remains orthodox; post-2023 women-pastor vote moves denominational rating to yellow.
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  1. [1] Live source scalliancechurch.com
  2. [2] Live source scalliancechurch.com/about-us

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