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North Park Evangelical Free Church

Grand Rapids, MI
EFCA — church URL missing
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Various
Founded Unknown
Denomination Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.efca.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
EFCA Trinitarian baseline.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
EFCA inerrancy.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify locally.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
EFCA sola fide.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
EFCA allows congregational latitude on gender roles but leans complementarian. Verify local stance.
EFCA complementarian-leaning norm.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
EFCA elder-led norm.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify locally.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
EFCA missions emphasis.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify locally.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
EFCA provides evangelical accountability with Statement of Faith affirming inerrancy and essentials.
Strong
Assessment
North Park EFC in Grand Rapids. EFCA. Conservative evangelical.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Needs correct church-specific URL.

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