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Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church

1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Hayden, ID 83835
OPC — north Idaho panhandle, Coeur d'Alene/Hayden
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Todd Smith
Founded Verify
Denomination OPC
Service Times Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
OPC subscribes to Westminster Confession of Faith — orthodox Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Westminster Standards affirm Scripture as inspired, infallible, and the supreme authority.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Yellow — verify men's ministry programming on-site.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Five Solas per church website: Scripture Alone, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Glory to God Alone.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
OPC complementarian per Westminster Confession + Book of Church Order — male elders/ministers.
OPC complementarian — male elders/pastors per Westminster Confession + Book of Church Order.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders; teaching elder Rev. Todd Smith.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify on-site — expository under Rev. Todd Smith.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
OPC denominational mission; engages local Coeur d'Alene/Hayden community.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify on-site — north Idaho panhandle context.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
OPC — Presbytery of the Northwest; confessional subscription to Westminster Standards.
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Assessment
Covenant OPC is one of two OPC congregations in Idaho, serving the Coeur d'Alene/Hayden area in the state's northern panhandle. Pastor Todd Smith leads a confessionally Reformed congregation that subscribes to the Westminster Standards and the Five Solas. The church holds twice-Sunday worship at its Hayden meeting location.
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Pastor Signatures & Affiliations [Orthodox-aligned signatures]

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Nashville Statement
Todd Smith
Source: cbmw.org — hover for details
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Verified pastor Todd Smith and address via OPC.org locator (church_id 443) and the church's own website. Confessional standards confirmed on About page.

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  1. [1] Live source covenantopc.church
  2. [2] Live source opc.org/church.html

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