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Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP)

River City Reformed Presbyterian Church

Little Rock, AR
ARP — Arkansas
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable James Ritchey
Founded Verify
Denomination ARP
Service Times Sunday Worship — verify times on website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Westminster Confession
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Westminster
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Unverified
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Reformed per Westminster
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
ARP complementarian
ARP complementarian — male elders/pastors per Westminster Standards + ARP Book of Discipline.
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of elders
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Unverified
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
ARP missional
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Unverified
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
ARP per NAPARC directory
Strong
Assessment
ARP congregation in Little Rock, AR. Pastor James Ritchey.
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NAPARC directory

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