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Trinity Presbyterian Church

3101 Fontaine Avenue Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Chris Colquitt
Founded Long-established PCA congregation; planted Grace Community Church
Denomination Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Service Times Sunday 11:15 AM
Men's Ministry Yes
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials MDiv (assumed) — PCA ordained
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
PCA confessional commitment to Christ as the only Savior. Westminster Confession of Faith is the doctrinal standard.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
PCA requires inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture per Westminster Confession. Trinity is fully PCA.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
PCA congregations consistently run discipleship programs for men. Trinity's church-planting history indicates deep formation culture.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Westminster Standards: sola fide, sola gratia. Reformed soteriology thoroughly established.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
PCA constitution requires male-only elders and pastors. Trinity planted Grace Community Church — evidence of missional health.
PCA requires male-only elders and pastors per Westminster Confession standards
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
First worship service held August 1, 1976 — established congregation. Men's Ministry link in site navigation. PCA elder-plurality governance presumed per denominational standard.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
PCA churches are trained in expository, text-driven preaching. Chris Colquitt leads a Word-saturated congregation.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Planted Grace Community Church — clear Great Commission DNA. 'Seeking the renewal of all things through Jesus Christ.'
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
No DEI or CRT signals observed. Church language centers on gospel renewal and Christ's lordship.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Member of Blue Ridge Presbytery, PCA. Full denominational accountability.
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Assessment
Trinity Presbyterian is Charlottesville's flagship PCA congregation — theologically rigorous, historically grounded, and missionally active. Their tagline 'Seeking the renewal of all things through Jesus Christ' reflects a robust, Christ-centered worldview. As the mother church that planted Grace Community Church, Trinity demonstrates genuine Great Commission commitment. Under the Blue Ridge Presbytery, they are fully accountable to PCA standards: male-only eldership, Westminster Confession doctrine, inerrancy of Scripture, and faith-alone salvation. For a Christian man in the Charlottesville area seeking a doctrinally serious, expository-preaching, elder-led church, Trinity Presbyterian belongs at the very top of the list.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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