Fourth Presbyterian Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Various

Founded Unknown

Denomination Presbyterian (PCUSA)

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.fourthchurch.org

Pastor Credentials N/A

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Egalitarian. Women pastors, LGBTQ-affirming denomination.

Disqualifier

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Accountability Structure

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

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

Disqualifier

Assessment

Fourth Presbyterian on the Magnificent Mile is a flagship PCUSA congregation. PCUSA denomination affirms LGBTQ ordination and same-sex marriage as of 2015. While Fourth Pres may have historic beauty and cultural significance, PCUSA's denominational stance on sexuality, gender, and biblical authority places it in BLACK territory. Progressive theology dominates.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-19] MOOP rubric: PCUSA — affirming since 2014. Already rated black.

No URL sources recorded for this church. Rating based on denominational defaults and/or directory-level metadata.

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