1. Christian
We are a Christian community rooted in the story of God’s people — from the faith of ancient Judaism to the witness of the early Church in the New Testament. Everyone is welcome here. We celebrate the two sacraments that unite us with the universal Body of Christ — Baptism and the Lord’s Supper — signs of God’s grace and our shared life in Christ.
2. Reformed
Our heritage flows from the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, where Martin Luther and John Calvin emphasized the authority of Scripture as our sole rule for faith and life, the gift of salvation received by grace alone, and the importance of historic creeds of faith, as found in our Book of Confessions.
3. Presbyterian
Our form of government is representative and democratic. The word presbyterian comes from the Greek presbuteros, meaning “elder,” used 72 times in the New Testament. It reflects the biblical practice of selecting wise and mature leaders to guide the community. All believers—women and men alike—are called to serve, yet our pastors and elected elders (teaching and ruling elders) lead through the shared discernment of God’s people, following our Book of Order
Deltona Presbyterian Church is not an independent congregation. We are part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the nation, with over one million members and 8,380 congregations across the United States and Puerto Rico. Worldwide, Reformed and Presbyterian churches represent over 80 million believers in 108 countries. Our representative form of governance (which influenced the democratic structure of the United States) and our Reformed theology stem from John Calvin (1509–1564), a theologian and lawyer from France. Presbyterianism in America traces its beginnings to 1626 along the Hudson River, even before the founding of this nation. Though imperfect like any institution, our denomination is known for its biblical depth, theological education, global mission, social engagement, racial inclusiveness, and compassionate outreach.
4. Protestant
We belong to the global Protestant family that began in 1517. As such, we:
• Take the Bible seriously as the authoritative record of God’s self-revelation and the supreme witness to Jesus Christ, the living Word of God.
• Embrace a joyful and transforming relationship with Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Affirm evangelism as proclaiming the Good News and inviting others to join in God’s reign.
• Commit ourselves to peace, equity, and justice, especially for those marginalized who suffer from oppression, bigotry, poverty, or injustice.
5. Open
We are energized by and sensitive to the Holy Spirit. We worship the Triune God “in spirit” — with passion, sincerity, and freedom — and “in truth” — with order, integrity, and substance.
We offer a blended style of Sunday worship. Everything we do strives to be, as Scripture says, “decent and in order.” We listen, dialogue, and collaborate with the social sciences, secular groups, other Christian denominations, and interfaith communities — all within the broad and ecumenical Reformed tradition. We strive to respect and…love God, love neighbor, love self.
6. Intercultural
We value and celebrate people of all nations, languages, and ethnicities — regardless of color, creed, culture, condition, or circumstance™. In our diversity we find unity, offering a glimpse of God’s vision for humanity and a visible sign of the new creation made possible in Jesus Christ.
Though we strive to serve with excellence, we are human and fall short, even with our best intentions. Yet this reality is not an excuse for indifference or complacency. If you are searching for a perfect church, you will not find it here. But if you are an imperfect person seeking grace, purpose, and community — you will feel at home among us, because we are the perfect church for iNperfect people.