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Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
officially organized in July 1898. Before we were
officially a church, CSPC was a small one-room
schoolhouse. Now we have more than 200 active members and
continue to grow. We celebrated our centennial a few years
ago and look forward to more similar celebrations in the
future.
Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church
belongs to the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We trace our
Presbyterian history to the 16th century and the
Protestant reformer John Calvin. Through a life-long study
of the Bible, Calvin rediscovered crucial Christian
beliefs such as the sovereignty of God, the authority of
scripture, justification by grace through faith, and the
priesthood of all believers.
Presbyterians believe that God is the
supreme authority throughout the universe and in every
area of life. Our salvation through Jesus is God's
generous gift to us, and not the result of our own
accomplishments. We cannot be saved by our good works, but
only by placing our full faith in the grace of Jesus
Christ. In thankfulness for God's goodness, all Christians
seek to serve Christ both in the church and in the world.
Presbyterians practice a form of
government that emphasizes the shared leadership of both
ministers and church members. We encourage an environment
of open discussion and seek the humility to listen to
people of different opinions. We respect our traditions,
but we remain open to the continuing guidance of God's
Holy Spirit revealing new insights through the Bible.
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