Become a member of NCPC

How do I become a member of NCPC?

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Membership in a local church is a biblical expression of our commitment to Christ and to His Church.

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Members are received into the Presbyterian Church by one of three means:

• Upon profession of faith in Christ
• Upon transfer of church membership from another congregation
• Upon reaffirmation of faith for those who may have been inactive in the life of the church for some time or who may not otherwise be able to obtain a letter of transfer from another congregation.

Those who have not been previously baptized are baptized upon joining the church. "Rebaptism" is not required.

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In keeping with the doctrinal standards of the Presbyterian Church in America, all who become members of NCPC, whether by profession of faith, transfer of membership, or reaffirmation of faith, give agreement to the following vows of church membership:

• Do you acknowledge yourself to be a sinner in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope except in His sovereign mercy to you?
• Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered to you in the Gospel?
• Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance on the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?
• Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?
• Do you submit yourself to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to seek it peace and purity?

Come and join us!

How do I get to NCPC?

How do I get to New Covenant Presbyterian Church?

Here's a map to our location at 1141 Hwy 98 East, McComb MS

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...and here's our church office at 117 South Front Street, McComb, MS‎:


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And here is where we will be building our new church home on Enterprise Road at Apache drive.

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About Presbyterians

While the following words, written in 1960, no longer represent the beliefs of all Presbyterian denominations or congregations, they do reflect the understanding and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church in America:
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It is frequently pointed out that the word "Presbyterian" refers to the Eldership and that Presbyterianism, as such, is a form of church government. Presbyterianism is not only a form of government in the Church, but is also a well-defined system of beliefs or of doctrine. In the exaltation and interpretation of the Bible the Reformation reached its zenith in the teachings and writings of John Calvin. Thus Presbyterianism, following his interpretation of the Bible, is known as Calvinism. More specifically, the Calvinism of Presbyterians is based on the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, documents which were written nearly a hundred years after Calvin died.
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Presbyterians share with other evangelical churches many basic beliefs. Presbyterians also recognize that earnest Christians may follow other interpretations of the Bible in non-essential matters. But Presbyterians believe that in the Reformed system (another word for Calvinism) the teachings of the Bible are most fully and most accurately set forth. Every Presbyterian officer and minister takes a vow that he believes the Reformed faith to be that system of doctrine which the Bible teaches. Every Presbyterian officer and minister in the Presbyterian Church, moreover, also vows that he will take steps to remove himself from his position should he ever find that his beliefs have taken another direction.
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Now the strength of Presbyterianism lies in its central loyalty to the Scriptures. This Church has always insisted that only in the Bible may we find what we must believe about God, His works and His ways. Only the Bible is a rule of faith and life free from error-"our infallible rule of faith and practice." We believe that Presbyterianism agrees with what the Scriptures teach and that it contains nothing contrary to what the Scriptures teach.
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Taylor, G. Aiken, "What Presbyterians Believe," The Presbyterian Journal, volume 18, number 39 (27 January 1960) pages 5 - 7.

NCPC History

Much has been done since plans for a new Presbyterian congregation began to materialize in early July 2007. A meeting site was obtained, chairs were purchased, a sound system was obtained, office space was made available, and energetic believers volunteered to do the numerous tasks necessary for a new congregation to get underway.

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On July 29, 2007, a decision was made to seek affiliation with the Presbyterian Church in America. The congregation was received as a mission congregation of the PCA at the September 11, 2007 meeting of Grace Presbytery.
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A full schedule of services is held each week. The women in the church have organized for service and fellowship. An adult choir is meeting on Wednesday nights. Weekly programs and classes are held for children and youth.
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A membership roll of over one hundred members was established on Reformation Sunday, October 28. During the Fall, over twenty men met each week for eight weeks to study the doctrine and polity of the denomination of which NCPC is a member, the Presbyterian Church in America.
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Elders were elected by the congregation on December 16, 2007. Deacons were elected in January, 2008. The congregation also voted in January to extend a call to Rev. Lane Stephenson to serve as pastor. NCPC's request to be received as a "particularized" (or "fully organized") church was approved by Grace Presbytery at its January 7 meeting. A Service of Organization was held Sunday, February 17. The congregation voted on May 18 to purchase 20.45 acres of property on Enterprise Road. We closed on the purchase of the property on June 10.
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Much remains to be done! Ministry Teams (sometimes also known as "committees"!) have been organized to help further the work of the church. The building where NCPC meets is almost full. We are now developing plans for a phased, comprehensive building program.
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It is truly an exciting time and a wonderful work to be a part of! God is doing a new thing and we are excited to be a part of His work. A great spirit is evident among the church family as we gather for worship on Sunday and for instruction and fellowship at other times throughout the week. While we have big plans and goals, we believe that God has even bigger purposes and plans than our own.
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If you are interested in finding out more about NCPC, please give us a visit. Or, contact the church office at 601-249-0408. Leave your name and number and someone will contact you as soon as possible. You may email the church office by clicking here.
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We would love to share with you what God is doing in our midst.