About Resurrection Presbyterian
We warmly welcome visitors of all backgrounds to join us to worship God.
Gospel - The gospel is at the heart of everything we do at Resurrection. It is the good news that Jesus has paid for the guilt of all our sins and purchased eternal life for us.
Community - God’s reconciling work brings us into communion with him, giving new and significant meaning to our relationships with one another. Our church family enjoys active and loving fellowship with each other, and extends a warm welcome to all those who come through our church’s doors.
Mission - At home and abroad, people need Jesus. Resurrection Presbyterian Church is enthusiastic about spreading the good news of God’s grace both globally and locally. Our congregation has an important role in our own neighborhood, and in supporting worldwide gospel outreach. We work with Charity on Wheels in Anaheim, a ministry dedicated to “caring for the homeless, the sick, and the broken.”
Resurrection Presbyterian is a community seeking to grow in the grace of God and help those around us come to know God's grace. Our church is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, a denomination committed to following God's word and loving people in God's name.
Our services are a joyful encounter with our great God and Savior. We come each Sunday to be refreshed by the proclamation of the Gospel, and we would love to have you experience this with us.
What?
The message of the Gospel is the power to transform us, freeing us to pursue what is good and beautiful in our daily lives. We are committed to proclaiming that good news and bringing it to bear in the hearts and lives of the people of Placentia, the surrounding communities, and even to the entire world.
Why?
At Resurrection Presbyterian you will find people of all ages: newborns, children playing together, teens, college age young adults, singles and families of all ages, made up of people from diverse backgrounds. Some of us have grown up in the church, while others came to faith later in life. Still some are just checking us out and looking to learn more. We have no requirements that you must meet to come and visit. Our sincere hope is that you are looking for a fuller knowledge of God, a deeper relationship with His Son, and an authentic community of friends. This is exactly what we offer you if you come!
Who?
Leadership
Our church elders and deacons bring decades of leadership experience to our congregation, shepherding the family of God in spiritual growth. They are responsible for proclaiming the gospel in truth and in purity, faithful administration of the sacraments, and ministering to the needs of the church and community.
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Mark Jenkins
Pastor
Mark grew up on the mission field where he learned to love travel and cultures. He is a graduate of Westminster Seminary California. Before coming to Resurrection, Pastor Mark served at Providence Church (OPC) in Madison, Wisconsin for 16 years. He enjoys cycling, soccer, and hanging out with his wife, Celeste, and their three daughters.
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John Giles
Elder
John brings over 25 years of experience as an elder. John and his wife, Maggie, were founding members of Resurrection Presbyterian and faithfully serve the church in many roles.
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Chris Hartshorn
Elder
Chris originally served Resurrection Presbyterian as founding Pastor. He continues to serve as an Elder and also is the Regional Home Missionary for the Presbytery of Southern California, working full-time to plant churches in our region and train people to share the good news of Christ's work. Chris and his wife Megan have two sons and two daughters and can be found every Saturday on almost every sports field in Orange County.
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Solomon Thorn
Deacon
Solomon has been faithfully serving on the diaconate. Solomon is a Registered Pediatric Nurse with a love for helping people. In his free time he enjoys archery. His favorite Bible verse is 1 Chronicles 28:10.
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Greg Booy
Deacon
Greg, a local contractor business owner, utilizes his free time to serve and assist the church. While “officially” the latest addition to our leadership team, Greg brings 15 years prior experience as a deacon plus other leadership roles. Greg and his wife Lori have a daughter and son.
Resurrection is…
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We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are sufficient for our spiritual needs, clear to understand, and the final authority for how we ought to live in this life (2 Tim 3:16-17). Therefore we are convinced that the Scriptures must be studied. Above all, though, we believe that the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, points us to our gracious and merciful Savior Jesus Christ (Luke 24:27). It is for this reason that we love studying the Bible.
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We hold to the creeds and confessions of the Ancient and Reformed Church, as we believe they are an accurate and faithful summary of the teachings of Scripture (2 Thes 2:15). As a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, we hold to the Westminster Standards, which includes the Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. Our creedal and confessional commitments unite us with the church universal, that is, saints down through the ages and around the world (Jude 1:3).
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We are governed by a body of elders called by God and elected by the congregation. Jesus, our Chief Shepherd, has appointed under-shepherds to care for His flock until He returns (Eph 4:11-14; 1 Pet 5:1-4). Following the pattern of the Apostolic Church, we are united to other churches in a supportive and collaborative manner (Acts 15:1-4). Our elders serve the denomination regionally through presbyteries and nationally through the annual General Assembly.