Quick Facts
Founded
1990s
Denomination
Reformed Baptist
Service Times
Sunday worship
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
James Renihan: PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; President of IRBS Theological Seminary; one of the most published 1689 historians alive
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox Trinitarian per 1689.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy + sola Scriptura.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify per local engagement.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Particular Baptist / 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?
Male elders only per 1689.
Male elders only per 1689 LBC chapter 26.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Plurality of male elders.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Verify per local engagement.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Confessional, historic Reformed Baptist posture.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Closely tied to IRBS Theological Seminary; 1689 LBC.
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Assessment
Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada has been one of the most theologically influential 1689 congregations in North America — historically tied to IRBS Theological Seminary and James Renihan's scholarly work on the London Baptist Confession. GREEN per standard 1689 rubric.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
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La Mirada, CA
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