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Living Hope Free Reformed Church (Chatham)

159 Gregory Dr. E, Chatham, ON N7M 5L1, Canada
Recommended — Aligned on Core Priorities
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Tim Bergsma
Founded 2010
Denomination Free Reformed Churches of North America
Service Times Sunday 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Website livinghopefrc.com
Pastor Credentials M.Div., Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Three Forms of Unity.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Reformed inerrantist.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's societies typical of FRCNA.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Canons of Dort.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only officers.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Twice-Sunday experiential Reformed.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
FRCNA federation.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Southwestern Ontario Dutch Reformed.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
FRCNA — NAPARC member.
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Assessment
Living Hope FRC Chatham with Rev. Tim Bergsma. Standard FRCNA experiential Reformed pattern, twice-Sunday worship.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched FRCNA naparcsearch directory on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Living Hope FRC Chatham ON with Rev. Tim Bergsma.

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