The Orthodox Presbyterian Church is steadfastly committed to promoting the glory of God. She has seen his hand guide, protect, and even reprove her during the short sixty-five-plus years of her existence. She was born out of persecution for the sake of the gospel, nurtured in adversity, and strengthened as she sought to fulfill her Master's call. She strives to keeps her eyes fixed on Christ Jesus, her Savior and Lord. By the strength of his Spirit, she endeavors to live righteously in full obedience to his Word, her only rule for faith and life.

Statement of Purpose

This church, part of the worldwide body of Christ, is to provide opportunities for the worship of God, for fellowship, and for the receiving of instruction and training, within a Biblical framework that is Reformed in doctrine and Presbyterian in government, in order that God's people will be equipped to serve the Lord in the world through mutual edification, evangelism, works of mercy, daily responsibilities, and a commitment to justice.

God is Gracious to His Faithful

Faith OPC in Grants Pass, Oregon was founded in January of 1977 in conjunction with a sister church, Trinity OPC in Medford. The two groups were established as a single missionary congregation, the Southern Oregon Orthodox Presbyterian Church, but were located in two separate communities approximately 30 miles apart. Calvin Malcor preached in both places for the first year. Medford would hold their service at 10 AM; Calvin would leave immediately and drive to Grants Pass so as to arrive and give the message in the latter part of our 11 AM service. Sometimes we sang a few extra songs while waiting for the preacher to arrive. After the first year, Jay Milojevich was brought in to help. He settled in Grants Pass as the assistant pastor. The congregation grew and formally separated on July 1, 1983, into two churches. Mr. Malcor stayed in Medford while Mr. Milojevich became pastor of Faith OPC.

In June of 1989 we moved our morning worship services from the SDA youth chapel to a public middle school gymnasium. In December of 1989, Faith OPC was able through the grace of God to purchase property with an existing church facility. With careful planning, good stewardship, and the obvious blessings of God, the original obligation was reduced to zero, so soon there was no debt. We have done a number of upgrades to the facility on a cash basis. To God be the glory.

In early 1991, Pastor Milojevich resigned his pastorate but continued to help with pulpit supply and oversight while we searched for a new shepherd. Pastor Larry Conard became pastor in the late summer of 1992. Pastor Conard retired from the ministry in 2002. Later that year, Mark Sumpter was installed as our pastor. Today we have around 50 families, (about 100 communicant members), that gather for worship and edification and service. Our congregation has a strong representation of all the generations that make-up God's people. Matthew Kingsbury came as a summer intern in 1998; the following year Michael Babcock served with us for a one-year internship. Around this same time, a new work was launched in Roseburg (65 miles north of Grants Pass). The Reverend Ralph English served there for about 2 years seeking to advance this new church plant. During 2003-2004, Stephen Murphy served in Covenant Grace OPC Chapel (Roseburg) as a year-long pastoral intern. At present, there are about 30 that gather for teaching and worship every Lord's Day there. We’ve come a long way from the initial four families in the Grants Pass area. God has truly blessed us as we have sought to serve Him.