Grace Presbyterian Church Peoria — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Staff-led (Dr. Bryan Chapell formerly associated; verify current senior pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Service Times Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM; Adult Sunday School 9:15 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website gracepres.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Confessional PCA.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Men's ministry confirmed in site navigation (MEN section).

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformed.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

PCA complementarian. Yellow.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male elders; large congregation with multiple staff.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository; strong teaching tradition.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT signals.

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Accountability Structure

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

PCA affiliation reconfirmed on R30 — footer reads 'Grace Presbyterian Church, PCA'. No red/black flags. Green holds on confessional Reformed accountability.

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Assessment

Grace Presbyterian Peoria is a large PCA congregation (~1,700 members) with a strong Reformed identity. Dr. Bryan Chapell (former Covenant Seminary president, Christ-centered preaching advocate) has been associated with this church. Two Sunday services plus Sunday School. Has a dedicated Google Play app. Solid PCA option in central Illinois.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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