St. Andrew Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Father Adam Sexton (Rector)

Founded 2001

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays 10:00 AM; (804) 798-4198

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.firstcalled.org

Pastor Credentials OCA ordained priest

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creed.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Holy Tradition co-authoritative.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Standard parish fellowship; adults/youth/children programming.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Eastern Orthodox theosis (deification) with synergism — not Protestant sola fide.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Male-only priests; Theotokos and icon veneration.

Male-only priesthood; Theotokos/icon veneration per Eastern Orthodox tradition.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

R35 audit 2026-04-23 confirmed via firstcalled.org homepage: 'A Parish of the Diocese of the South (OCA)' and 'our priest, Father Adam Sexton.' OCA oversight intact; red rating stands for Eastern Orthodox soteriology.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Growing multi-ethnic OCA parish serving Richmond-north corridor; parish describes itself as 'growing, multi-ethnic, and diverse.'

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

OCA = American-English Orthodox jurisdiction.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Real oversight — OCA Diocese of the South.

Strong

Assessment

St. Andrew (firstcalled.org) is a growing OCA parish in Ashland (Richmond-north) founded 2001 under Fr. Adam Sexton. English-language American Orthodox tradition. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains the red-flag divergence from sola fide; Nicene Trinitarian orthodoxy and apostolic succession preserved.

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✓ Researched church website

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

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