Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Service Times
Sunday 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM; Sunday School 10:00 AM
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Confessional PCA; Dr. Phillips is a published Reformed theologian.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Phillips has written publicly defending biblical authority against theistic evolution.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry available.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Doctrines of Grace; Phillips authored 'What's So Great About the Doctrines of Grace.'
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Strong complementarian; Phillips has published on biblical manhood. Green — closer to patriarchal household vision than mere complementarianism.
Strong complementarian; Phillips has published on biblical manhood. Green — closer to patriarchal household vision than mere complementarianism.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Male elders/pastors; PCA polity.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository; SermonAudio archive; prolific author/commentator.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Active; Great Commission focus.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI/CRT signals; Phillips is Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals board member.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
PCA; also connected to TGC, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, Westminster Seminary board.
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Assessment
Second Presbyterian Greenville under Dr. Richard Phillips is one of the strongest Reformed congregations in the PCA. Phillips is a prolific author, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals board member, and Westminster Seminary trustee. Strong on biblical authority — he publicly addressed theistic evolution. Expository preaching, Reformed soteriology, complementarian gender theology that leans toward patriarchal conviction rather than soft complementarianism. Highly recommended for theologically serious men.
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2026-05-16
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105 River St, Greenville, SC 29601
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