“Faithful to the Scriptures,
True to the Reformed Faith,
Obedient to the Great Commission”
The Presbyterian Church in America is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ; the word “evangelical” comes from the Greek word meaning simply “good news.” We desire all people to trust in the saving work of Jesus and enjoy eternal life in Him.
The PCA is a “Reformed” denomination in that we believe in the Biblical truth proclaimed during the Protestant Reformation. The Word of God, rather than tradition, is the highest guide for the Church. God alone saves through His immeasurable mercy and according to His sovereign plan, based solely on the merit earned by Christ, and not at all based on the merit of the one saved.
The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of elders (or “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and representatives of the local congregations in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of presbyteries and local churches meet annually as the “General Assembly.”
More information on the vision of the P.C.A. can be found here: https://pcanet.org/vision/