First Presbyterian Church Rome — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Jeff Chadwick (Senior Pastor)

Founded Historic congregation (celebrated 175 years)

Denomination Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)

Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary); 10:05 AM Sunday School; 11:00 AM Combined Worship (King Hall)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.fpcrome.org

Pastor Credentials B.S., Berry College (2002); M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary (2009); D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary (2022)

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

EPC Westminster Confession — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

EPC biblical authority affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's Prayer Breakfast (Thursdays 7-8 AM) + Evangelism Ministry confirmed; dedicated /men/ page in navigation.

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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?

EPC Presbytery of the Southeast — verify women-elder stance.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male senior pastor Rev. Jeff Chadwick with three strong degrees (Berry, RTS, Westminster).

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Self-described as an expository preacher; trained at two top Reformed seminaries (RTS + Westminster).

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Mission emphasizes 'Gospel-driven passion and integrity' with authentic fellowship, discipleship, gospel-sharing, and community service.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Confessional EPC.

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Accountability Structure

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

'An EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH' explicitly stated in site footer — EPC affiliation verified.

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Assessment

First Presbyterian Church of Rome, Georgia is a historic 175-year EPC congregation led by Senior Pastor Rev. Jeff Chadwick — whose credentials are among the strongest profiled here: B.S. Berry College, M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and D.Min. from Westminster Theological Seminary (2022). The combination of RTS + Westminster training suggests a deep confessional Reformed commitment and an expository preaching ministry. The church offers a traditional 9:00 AM Sanctuary service, 10:05 Sunday School, and 11:00 AM Combined Worship in King Hall. Active Wednesday night dinner/groups programming for all ages. Standard EPC caveat on women-elder policy (verify Presbytery of the Southeast stance and local session). Strong green-eligible option for the Rome, Georgia area.