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| location = 323 Old Hickory Boulevard<br/>[[Nashville, Tennessee]] |
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The '''Christ Presbyterian Church''' in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], United States, is a [[Presbyterian Church in America]] [[megachurch]] with 3,500 members.<ref> |
The '''Christ Presbyterian Church''' in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], United States, is a [[Presbyterian Church in America]] [[megachurch]] with 3,500 members.<ref name="Megachurch Search Results 2015">{{cite web |title=Hartford Institute for Religion Research |website=Megachurch Search Results |date=March 12, 2015 |url=http://hirr.hartsem.edu/cgi-bin/mega/db.pl?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=%2A&sb=5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312225153/http://hirr.hartsem.edu/cgi-bin/mega/db.pl?db=default&uid=default&view_records=1&ID=%2A&sb=5 |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |dead-url=yes |access-date=June 20, 2018}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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It was founded in January 1981 by Pastor Dr. Cortez Cooper. |
It was founded in January 1981 by Pastor Dr. Cortez Cooper. On its founding date, about 1,000 people gathered to found the church. In the spring of 1981, the congregation joined the PCA. The church purchased property, the first worship service was held in the new building took place in May 1984. In 2004, CPC called [[Raymond C. Ortlund, Jr.|Dr. Ray Ortlund]] as Senior Pastor. Dr. Ortlund is highly regarded as a Biblical scholar, theologian, prolific writer and teacher. Ray served us as Senior Pastor until February 2007. In July 2007, Dr. Wilson Benton came out of retirement to become the interim Senior Pastor. Interestingly, Dr. Benton served as senior pastor of Kirk of the Hills PCA in St. Louis for over twenty years, and at his retirement, the interim Senior Pastor there was CPC’s first Pastor, Cortez Cooper!<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christpres.org/history |title=History}}</ref> |
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It sponsors the [[Christ Presbyterian Academy]] since its founding in 1985. The congregation planted several PCA churches in the Nashville community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christpres.org/affiliations |title=Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, TN > Affiliations |publisher=Christpres.org |
It sponsors the [[Christ Presbyterian Academy]] since its founding in 1985. The congregation planted several PCA churches in the Nashville community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christpres.org/affiliations |title=Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, TN > Affiliations |publisher=Christpres.org |accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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The current senior pastor is Rev. Scott Sauls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christpres.org/scott-sauls |title=Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, Tennessee : Rev. Scott Sauls |publisher=Christpres.org |
The current senior pastor is Rev. Scott Sauls.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christpres.org/scott-sauls |title=Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, Tennessee : Rev. Scott Sauls |publisher=Christpres.org |accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref> He was accepted to be the senior pastor on January 2012, and before he was pastor at [[Redeemer Presbyterian Church (New York City)]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theaquilareport.com/scott-sauls-preaching-pastor-at-redeemer-presbyterian-nyc-called-to-be-senior-pastor-at-christ-presbyterian-nashville/ |title=Scott Sauls, Preaching Pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian NYC called to be Senior Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Nashville – The Aquila Report |date=January 29, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Theology== |
== Theology == |
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The congregation is a member of the Nashville Presbytery of the PCA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashvillepca.org/churches/christ-presbyterian-church/|title=Christ Presbyterian Church (Central and Intown) – Nashville|date= |
The congregation is a member of the Nashville Presbytery of the PCA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nashvillepca.org/churches/christ-presbyterian-church/ |title=Christ Presbyterian Church (Central and Intown) – Nashville |date=August 17, 2012}}</ref> It adheres to the [[Nicene Creed]], the [[Apostles Creed]] and [[Westminster Confession]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christpres.org/what-we-believe |title=Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, TN > What We Believe |publisher=Christpres.org |accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christpres.org/affiliations |title=Affiliations |website=Christ Presbyterian Church}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.christpres.org/ Christ Presbyterian Church official website] |
* [http://www.christpres.org/ Christ Presbyterian Church official website] |
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*[http://www.scottsauls.com/ Pastor Scott Sauls' official website] |
* [http://www.scottsauls.com/ Pastor Scott Sauls' official website] |
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Revision as of 07:44, 20 June 2018
| Christ Presbyterian Church | |
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| Location | 323 Old Hickory Boulevard Nashville, Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Presbyterian Church in America |
| Website | christpres.org |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Scott Sauls |
The Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, is a Presbyterian Church in America megachurch with 3,500 members.[1]
History
It was founded in January 1981 by Pastor Dr. Cortez Cooper. On its founding date, about 1,000 people gathered to found the church. In the spring of 1981, the congregation joined the PCA. The church purchased property, the first worship service was held in the new building took place in May 1984. In 2004, CPC called Dr. Ray Ortlund as Senior Pastor. Dr. Ortlund is highly regarded as a Biblical scholar, theologian, prolific writer and teacher. Ray served us as Senior Pastor until February 2007. In July 2007, Dr. Wilson Benton came out of retirement to become the interim Senior Pastor. Interestingly, Dr. Benton served as senior pastor of Kirk of the Hills PCA in St. Louis for over twenty years, and at his retirement, the interim Senior Pastor there was CPC’s first Pastor, Cortez Cooper![2] It sponsors the Christ Presbyterian Academy since its founding in 1985. The congregation planted several PCA churches in the Nashville community.[3]
The current senior pastor is Rev. Scott Sauls.[4] He was accepted to be the senior pastor on January 2012, and before he was pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (New York City).[5]
Theology
The congregation is a member of the Nashville Presbytery of the PCA.[6] It adheres to the Nicene Creed, the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Hartford Institute for Religion Research". Megachurch Search Results. March 12, 2015. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "History".
- ^ "Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, TN > Affiliations". Christpres.org. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ "Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, Tennessee : Rev. Scott Sauls". Christpres.org. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ "Scott Sauls, Preaching Pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian NYC called to be Senior Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Nashville – The Aquila Report". January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Christ Presbyterian Church (Central and Intown) – Nashville". August 17, 2012.
- ^ "Christ Presbyterian Church: Nashville, TN > What We Believe". Christpres.org. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ "Affiliations". Christ Presbyterian Church.
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