Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Ray R. Sutton

Founded 1986

Denomination Reformed Episcopal Church

Service Times Sunday 10:30 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website goodshepherdrec.org

Pastor Credentials Ph.D., University of Durham

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Nicene; 39 Articles.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Standard parish.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed Anglican.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male-only holy orders.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male clergy; vestry.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

BCP lectionary, expository homily.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Diocesan 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?

REC confirmed. R30 WebFetch of goodshepherdrec.org resolves to South Easton, MA parish (6 Meadowhill Court) — NOT Tyler TX. Domain mismatch confirmed; Tyler TX record needs correct website URL.

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Assessment

Good Shepherd REC in Tyler, TX is the see parish of the Rt. Rev. Ray R. Sutton, Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Classical Reformed Anglican worship with male-only holy orders, the 39 Articles, the Reformed Episcopal BCP, and full ACNA participation. High-profile confessional REC parish.

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

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