The concept of IPC started in 2020 as conversations began among members of Coram Deo and others about the need for a PCA church in North Idaho. Fast forward to today, and we are a group that has been meeting on Sunday evenings since Fall 2022 and are currently in the process of searching for and calling a Church Planter (pastor).
North Idaho has been a destination for many years, but not in the way you may think. It does have four perfect seasons providing activities year around, and it’s magnificent lakes and mountains are a major attraction throughout the calendar year. Yet, North Idaho has experienced an influx of many new residents of a diverse stripe, yet significantly populated with conservative Christians. Christianity has been exploding in the region, yet there are very few reformed or quasireformed churches.
Established by North Idaho residents, Immanuel Presbyterian Church seeks to position itself in this fast growing area providing a conservative, dynamic, orthodox reformed church. Our hope is to quickly become a flourishing congregation enabling us to plant more Presbyterian churches is in the area. We believe the demand is high and the supply is lacking. We pray that the Lord of the harvest will equip us for his work of gathering, discipling, and sending forth the next generation for his glory and kingdom.
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) was formed in 1973 to be a denomination that is “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.”
The PCA 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 “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 only guide for the Church. God alone saves through his immeasurable mercy and according to his sovereign plan. We believe the system of doctrine taught in the Bible is summarized well in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
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 (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and representatives of local churches in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of Presbyteries and local churches meet annually at a “General Assembly.”
The General Assembly Committees and Agencies help local churches combine their efforts and resources to advance God’s Kingdom more effectively.