About Us

We are a community of people from all walks of life who share a common bond in our love for God.

Whether you are new to the area or lived here for years you will find a welcome in Lisburn RPC. Please explore our site and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

We have been part of the community for several decades being offically formed as a congregation on 13th October 1982, after meeting for a number of the preceeding years.

We are a congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) Church of Ireland which as a denomination traces its roots to the Reformation in Scotland in the 16th century. Persecution was experienced because of the Stuart Kings' hostility to Presbyterianism. In such testing circumstances our church pledged inself in solemn covenant to remain loyal to Christ and His word - hence the name Covenanter.

Our current location on the Nettlehill Road was officailly opened on 20th April 1985. We have made a number of improvements to the property since this time with the biggest being the addition of a hall in 2006.

Our Beliefs

We believe -

• That the Bible is the Word of God and the only basis upon which to establish one's faith and life.
• That there is only one God, the creator of heaven and earth.
• That everyone is born a sinner and, as such, is under God's just condemnation.
• That God's son, Jesus Christ, is the only one who can rescue us from our sin and its consequences.
• That every true Christian will seek to live a life pleasing to God.
• That Jesus Christ is the King of all nations and should be acknowledged as such by all.
• That these islands in which we live are under God's holy judgment for having broken the promise to live by the Bible.

If you would like further information on our beliefs please see -

• Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland
• The Westminster Confession of Faith

Pastor

Elders or pastors are those who have been called by God to lead and teach in the church. We make a distiction between ruling and teaching elders. The role of the teaching elder (minister) is reserved for a man who has undergone formal training and is responsible for preaching and overseeing the administering of the sacrements.

Previous Pastors