Quick Facts
Founded
1995
Denomination
Reformed Church in the United States
Service Times
Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School; 10:30 AM worship
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
M.Div., ordained RCUS minister
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Three Forms of Unity (Belgic, Heidelberg, Dort).
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Reformed inerrantist.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Standard RCUS men's ministry pattern.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Canons of Dort.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only officers per RCUS Church Order.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders; Clerk Blair Greiman.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Reformed expository preaching.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Covenant East Classis; VBS programs operating.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Rural Iowa confessional Reformed; Calvinistic doctrine; hosted 2024 Covenant East Classis meeting.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
RCUS / Covenant East Classis.
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Assessment
Peace Reformed Church Garner is an Iowa RCUS congregation in north-central Iowa under Rev. Matthew Dawn (with Clerk Blair Greiman). The church hosted the 2024 Covenant East Classis meeting and operates VBS programs. Belgic Confession + Heidelberg Catechism + Calvinistic doctrine subscription.
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Enrichment Notes
Live-fetched https://peacereformedchurch.org on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Rev. Matthew Dawn + Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS / Covenant East Classis). Cross-referenced rcus.org Synod 2025 abstract.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1907 200th St, Garner, IA 50438
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