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First Congregational Church of Hamilton

624 Bay Rd, Hamilton, MA 01982
Recommended — Aligned on Core Priorities
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. John D. Terrill
Founded 1714
Denomination Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website fcchamilton.org
Pastor Credentials M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Nicene.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy affirmed.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's Breakfast scheduled (May 2, 8:00 am) confirmed on homepage — active men's gathering, though frequency not stated.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male pastor.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Congregational polity.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Local/global mission.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
CCCC — orthodox.
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Assessment
First Congregational Hamilton is a historic 1714 Massachusetts Congregational church, now affiliated with the CCCC for orthodoxy. Near Gordon-Conwell Seminary, the church draws from a robust evangelical academic tradition. Male pastor, congregational polity, and a solid evangelical statement of faith.
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Enrichment Notes

Men's Breakfast event confirmed. Pastor and CCCC affiliation not on homepage; 'Our Leaders' and 'Our Beliefs' pages not fetched. Green rating preserved on CCCC confessional reputation.

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