Five Marks
Five Words That Describe Us
Each one is a claim about where we stand — in history, in doctrine, and in the wider church.
Grace Alone, Faith Alone
We trace our heritage to the 16th-century Protestant Reformation, affirming the supremacy of Scripture over church tradition and declaring that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.
Ephesians 2:8–9
The Sovereignty of God
We embrace the robust theology of the Reformed tradition, emphasizing God’s absolute sovereignty in creation, providence, and salvation. We believe that God has eternally purposed to redeem a people for Himself and that He accomplishes this entirely through His grace.
Romans 8:29–30
Biblical Church Government
We are governed according to the biblical pattern of elders (presbyters). This means our church is led not by a single man or by the congregation directly, but by a plurality of godly men called and ordained to shepherd the flock, connected to other local churches for mutual accountability.
Acts 14:23 · 1 Peter 5:1–3
A Shared Standard of Faith
We do not believe that every Christian must figure out theology from scratch. We subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, as reliable and accurate summaries of what the Bible teaches.
2 Timothy 1:13
The Historic Christian Church
We see ourselves not as a new sect, but as part of the one holy, catholic (universal), and apostolic church. We joyfully affirm the ancient ecumenical creeds—such as the Apostles’, Nicene, and Chalcedonian Creeds—and stand on the shoulders of the faithful saints who have gone before us.
Ephesians 4:4–6
01 · Protestant
Grace Alone, Faith Alone
We trace our heritage to the 16th-century Protestant Reformation, affirming the supremacy of Scripture over church tradition and declaring that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.
Ephesians 2:8–9
02 · Reformed
The Sovereignty of God
We embrace the robust theology of the Reformed tradition, emphasizing God’s absolute sovereignty in creation, providence, and salvation. We believe that God has eternally purposed to redeem a people for Himself and that He accomplishes this entirely through His grace.
Romans 8:29–30
03 · Presbyterian
Biblical Church Government
We are governed according to the biblical pattern of elders (presbyters). This means our church is led not by a single man or by the congregation directly, but by a plurality of godly men called and ordained to shepherd the flock, connected to other local churches for mutual accountability.
Acts 14:23 · 1 Peter 5:1–3
04 · Confessional
A Shared Standard of Faith
We do not believe that every Christian must figure out theology from scratch. We subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, as reliable and accurate summaries of what the Bible teaches.
2 Timothy 1:13
05 · Reformed Catholic
The Historic Christian Church
We see ourselves not as a new sect, but as part of the one holy, catholic (universal), and apostolic church. We joyfully affirm the ancient ecumenical creeds—such as the Apostles’, Nicene, and Chalcedonian Creeds—and stand on the shoulders of the faithful saints who have gone before us.
Ephesians 4:4–6
Our Standards
Historic Confessions
The faith once delivered to the saints, summarized in the historic Reformed confessions and catechisms.
The Westminster Confession of Faith
1646 · 33 Chapters
A. Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men unexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of His will, which is necessary unto salvation. Therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal Himself, and to declare that His will unto His Church; and afterwards, for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, to commit the same wholly unto writing.
A. Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the Word of God written, are now contained all the books of the Old and New Testaments — the sixty-six canonical books — all of which are given by inspiration of God, to be the rule of faith and life.
A. The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the Author thereof; and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.
A. The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man’s salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of men.
A. All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all; yet those things which are necessary to be known, believed, and observed for salvation are so clearly propounded and opened in some place of Scripture or other, that not only the learned, but the unlearned, in a due use of the ordinary means, may attain unto a sufficient understanding of them.
A. The supreme judge, by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture.
Chapter I is shown in full. The complete Confession runs to thirty-three chapters; the Larger and Shorter Catechisms are received alongside it as our subordinate standards.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
1647 · 107 Questions
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.
A. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.
Our children learn the Shorter Catechism in Sunday School; the full 107 questions are worked through over the course of the year.
The Heidelberg Catechism
1563 · 52 Lord’s Days
A. That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must be subservient to my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, henceforth, to live unto him.
A. Three; the first, how great my sins and miseries are; the second, how I may be delivered from all my sins and miseries; the third, how I shall express my gratitude to God for such deliverance.
The Heidelberg Catechism is received as a faithful witness to the same Reformed faith, treasured for its warmth and pastoral tone.
Welcome to Providence
Plan Your Visit
We would love for you to join us this Lord’s Day. Our services are reverent, Bible-based, and focused on exalting Christ. Let us know you’re coming so we can welcome you!
Service Times
10:00 AM: Sunday School & Catechism Classes
11:00 AM: Morning Worship & Lord’s Supper
A fellowship meal follows the service on the last Sunday of each month.
Location & Parking
We are located at 609 Putnam St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Street parking is available around the building. Enter through the main double doors on Putnam Street.
Children's Ministry
We welcome children in our worship service! We believe families should worship together. However, a nursery and graded classes are available during the 10:00 AM Sunday School hour.
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