Glorifying and Serving God
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.“
—1 Corinthians 10:31
The purpose of Providence is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. That is the goal of all churches through the ages. A goal renewed in the Reformation. A goal rooted in God’s providence. And providence is a doctrine we do not fear but heartily embrace. If God be for us, who can be against us? We can stand sure in His immutable promises and glorify Him in all things.
Glorifying God means two things: evangelism and discipleship. Evangelism is about bringing the demands of the Law and the sweetness of the Gospel to a dying world. This is accomplished through our members’ spontaneous witnessing in everyday life and various efforts from the pastor to bring the truth of the Word to others. Discipleship is about growing in grace and truth as a Christian. This is accomplished through public worship, Sunday school, private family devotions, Bible studies, fellowship, and writings. Both activities are commanded by God and embraced by our church.
Our church summarizes our beliefs in the Westminster Confession of Faith. We are part of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, a conservative denomination historically rooted in the Reformation.
Our Pastor
Shawn Mathis
Born in Spartanburg, SC, Shawn Mathis was raised in a military home. In 1979, his family moved to Colorado, became Christians, and joined a local Charismatic church. After graduation, he joined the Air Force, read Banner of Truth, and discovered a book labeled Ten Points of Calvinism. After an honorable discharge in 1994, he found the author of that book and attended Providence. There, his life was…
