The Orchard Evangelical Free Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable See website for pastoral team

Founded See website

Denomination EFCA

Service Times Sunday morning (see website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.theorchardefc.org

Pastor Credentials See website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian, gospel-affirming church.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Verify inerrancy stance.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

'Iron sharpens iron' / LIFE Groups / mentoring language on homepage suggests men's discipleship context; dedicated men's ministry page not surfaced. Held yellow.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Verify faith-alone soteriology.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

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

Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance.

Verify

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor Brad referenced on homepage 2026-04; full leadership/elder roster not on homepage. Held yellow.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify expository vs topical.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify Great Commission focus.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify cultural alignment.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

301 redirect from theorchardefc.org to theorchard.church confirmed 2026-04; EFCA affiliation confirmed in header ('Chicagoland Evangelical Free Church | The Orchard Church'). EFCA is a confessional denomination providing accountability.

Caution

Assessment

National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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