Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Verify (see PCA Tidewater Presbytery roster at tidewaterpca.org or contact congregation directly)
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Service Times
See website
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per Westminster
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy per Westminster
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Reformed soteriology
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
PCA male elders/pastors per BCO
Male elders/pastors per PCA BCO
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
PCA session of male elders
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Verify expository vs topical
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural-engagement posture
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
PCA Tidewater Presbytery — verify whether locally aligned with the soft-progressive PCA wing
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Assessment
Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA) is a PCA Tidewater Presbytery member congregation. Smithfield, VA (verify exact address — Tidewater Presbytery member). Verified via the official Tidewater Presbytery roster (tidewaterpca.org/churches.html). Pastor field needs verification.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:
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Researched church website
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
Smithfield, VA (verify exact address — Tidewater Presbytery member)