First ARP Church Rock Hill — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jon Oliphant (Senior Pastor, called October 2023)

Founded Established ARP congregation (historic)

Denomination Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP)

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM; Sunday School 10:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website firstarp.org

Pastor Credentials M.Div. and M.A. in Christian Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary (2019); B.A. Bible & Religion and Spanish, Erskine College (2012)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

ARP Westminster Standards — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ARP biblical authority affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify dedicated men's programming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Westminster Reformed salvation by grace.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

ARP male-only ordination.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male senior pastor Jon Oliphant; ARP elder-led polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Pastor Oliphant: Erskine B.A. + RTS M.Div./M.A. pipeline.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Mission: 'Sharing the lasting hope of Jesus Christ.'

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Confessional ARP orthodox alignment.

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Accountability Structure

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

Associate Reformed Presbyterian — Westminster confessional.

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Assessment

First ARP Church Rock Hill called Jon Oliphant as Senior Pastor in October 2023. His training follows the classic ARP pipeline: B.A. in Bible & Religion plus Spanish from Erskine College (2012), followed by M.Div. and M.A. in Christian Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary (2019). The church offers two Sunday services (9:00 AM and 11:00 AM) with Sunday School at 10:00 AM. Mission statement: 'Sharing the lasting hope of Jesus Christ.' ARP confessional framework with male-only ordination aligns with the MOOP rubric. Strong green-rated orthodox Reformed option for the Rock Hill, SC area.

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