What is an ARP?

ARP stands for Associate Reformed Presbyterian. We are a denomination of Presbyterian churches founded in Philadelphia in 1782 through the merger of sto Scottish groups, the Associates (Seceders) and the Reformed (Covenantor)

Who were the Seceders?

They were a gruop of Presbyterians founded in the 1740's by Ebenezer and Ralph Erskine. They withdrew from the Scottish church over state control of Churches and importance of heart knowledge of salvation.

Who were the Covenantors?
They were a group of Prebyterians who broke away from the Scottish church over ascription to the Solemn League and Covenant and National Covenants, which declared the God alone was sovereign over he church.How many ARP's are there in the North America?
There are approximately 32,000 ARP's in the United States and Canada.
Where else are the ARPs located?
ARP's have organized synods in Mexico and Pakistan. We also have mission work in Germany, Turkey, Wales, and Scotland.

What makes ARP's different from other Presbyterians?
1. A strong commitment to Presbyterian belief and practice.
2. A commitment to the Bible as God's Word, without error or compromise.
3. A belief in the primary importance of bringing the Gospel to all people
4. A respect for those who disagree.

How else do the ARP's differ from others?
The ARP's have a strong tradition of singing the Biblical Psalms, which is still exclusively ptracticed in some of our churches.
The ARPs do not ordain women as elders or ministers, on Biblical grounds
What organizations do the ARPs support?
Bonclarken, a retreat center near Hendersonville, North Carolina.
World Witness, our foreign mission agency.
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian, our denominational magazine.
Outreach North America, our North American church planting ministry
Christian Education Ministries.

How do I find out more about the ARPs?
Our denomination's website is arpchurch.org. You can find more material there.