New Israel Reformed Episcopal Church (Charleston SC) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable The Rt. Rev. Dr. Alphonza Gadsden, Sr. (Interim Rector)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Reformed Episcopal Church (REC)

Service Times Sunday School 8:30-9:45 AM; Sunday Worship 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 PM Zoom

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.newisrael-rec.org/

Pastor Credentials Bishop / Rt. Rev.

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not specifically a men's discipleship program; Tuesday Zoom Bible Study is open ministry.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male interim rector (Bishop Alphonza Gadsden Sr.); REC ordains only men to the priesthood.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

Reformed Episcopal Church — Diocese of the Southeast.

Strong

Assessment

New Israel Reformed Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston is an evangelical Anglican parish in the REC Diocese of the Southeast. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Alphonza Gadsden Sr. serves as Interim Rector. Sunday School + Worship rhythm (8:30 AM Sunday School, 10 AM worship) plus Tuesday evening Zoom Bible Study. Operates a Child Development Center. Recommended for Charleston-area African-American families seeking evangelical Anglican worship.

#rec#anglican#south-carolina#diocese-southeast

MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched newisrael-rec.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Interim Rector The Rt. Rev. Dr. Alphonza Gadsden Sr. + 69 Simons St Charleston SC 29403 + Sun 8:30/10 AM rhythm + Tuesday Zoom Bible Study + REC Diocese of the Southeast.

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

[1] Live source newisrael-rec.org
[2] Live source newisrael-rec.org/leadership.html

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