Pinecrest ARP Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rhett Carson (Senior Pastor)

Founded Established ARP congregation near Bonclarken (ARP denominational conference center)

Denomination Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP)

Service Times Sunday 10:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website pinecrestarpchurch.org

Pastor Credentials Erskine College and Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando; 8 years of youth ministry experience before becoming senior pastor; from Gastonia NC and Due West SC

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

ARP Westminster Standards — Trinitarian orthodoxy.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

ARP biblical authority affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify dedicated men's programming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Westminster Reformed salvation by grace.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

ARP male-only ordination per Westminster Standards.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male senior pastor Rhett Carson; ARP elder-led polity.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Pastor Carson holds Erskine College + RTS Orlando credentials.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active church in Flat Rock near ARP denominational center.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Confessional ARP near Bonclarken — deeply denominationally rooted.

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Accountability Structure

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

Website SSL certificate expired — unable to fetch. ARP affiliation and Westminster Standards stand via denominational register; near Bonclarken. Ratings maintained.

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Assessment

Pinecrest ARP Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina (Flat Rock area) sits in the heart of ARP country — right near Bonclarken, the ARP denominational conference center. Senior Pastor Rhett Carson is from Gastonia, NC and Due West, SC (home of Erskine) — as ARP a pedigree as you can find. He holds degrees from Erskine College and Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando) and served eight years in youth ministry before becoming senior pastor. Married to Kathy with five children. The church has a strong social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. ARP male-only ordination and Westminster Standards align cleanly with the MOOP rubric. Green-rated orthodox Reformed option for the Asheville/Hendersonville area.

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

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