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Who We Are: Our History Faith PCA began as a home Bible study in October 1977. By January 1978 our church had increased in number and began Sunday services in the lounge of the Howard Johnson's on the Atlanta Highway. It was during this time that Faith was organized as a "particular church" (meaning that it moved from Îmission churchÌ status to a self-governed congregation).In 1981 the congregation moved to a local Seventh Day Adventist church building, where they met for over five years. From 1986 to 1988, Faith PCA met in the auditorium at Athens Academy, a nearby private school. These prior locations: a living room, a lodge, a school, and someone elseÌs church, were formative times for our congregation, reminders that the church, as defined in the Bible, is not a building, but the people of God. During the time at Athens Academy, our congregation purchased 8.25 acres of land on Mars Hill Road. Construction on our church building began in October 1987, and the first service was held in March 1988. Our church building has seen some changes in the time we've met here from sanctuary enlargements to extra morning services. In the Fall of 2003, we moved into our new educational wing on the west side of the existing building which increased space for our Youth, Sunday School, Library, and Mother's Morning Out program. By God's guidance, we look expectantly for Him to provide the vision and the ability to meet the changing needs of our congregation with the unchanging promises of our Lord. Our Leadership Dr. Robert F. McAndrew, Senior Pastor:
Bob is a native of the Boston area (North Chelmsford, to be exact), and came south for his education, earning a B.B.E. (Bachelor of Biblical Education) from Columbia Bible College (currently Columbia International University) in 1972, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1978, and a Doctor of Ministry from Erskine Theological Seminary in 1992.
After serving in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) church for many years, Bob joined the PCA, and our church, as Associate Pastor in August 1991, and was later called as our senior pastor in April 1994. Bob has been married to his wife Phyllis for 31 years, and they have three sons: Chris, Scott, and Mark.
Our Staff: Rev. Colin Ravenhill, Associate Pastor and Director of Youth MinistriesHarvey Kirkpatrick, Adult Ministries Facilitator Sarah Jennings, Office Manager |