Who We Are
What We Believe
We are a gospel centred church family of people from the Portadown area. We are part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, which means we are led by elders and we are part of the Presbytery of Armagh. Folks in our fellowship come from a variety of backgrounds, and we welcome newcomers of all ages and stages of life.
We love the Lord, love His Word and love people.
As a Reformed congregation that traces much of our theological heritage back to the 16th century Reformation, we believe that salvation is by grace alone (Sola Gratia), through faith alone (Sola Fide), in Christ alone (Solus Christus), according to Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura), for the glory of God alone (Soli Deo Gloria).
As a part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), we hold to the doctrinal standards found in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
You may visit the PCI website for further, more detailed information about our denomination and its mission.
Our Story
In our town thousands and thousands of people do not follow Jesus. We want to reach out with the good news that Jesus saves and transforms lives.
We exist to see people in Portadown saved by God’s grace and disciples made.
We want to see our town changed one life at a time. People coming to follow Jesus and be transformed by his love. People glorifying God and enjoying him every day.
Covenant Church, is a Presbyterian congregation planted from Hill Street and by the permission of the Presbytery of Armagh.
Leadership Team
Below is some information about our pastor and three elders.
Our Minister
Rev. John Graham
John is married to Jillian and they have a son called Jude. John grew up in Portadown and after Portadown College he studied History and Politics at Queens University Belfast. He also attended Cornhill, Belfast before working for a Christian Charity. John entered full time training for the Presbyterian Ministry at Union Theological College in 2016. He then served as Assistant Minister at Hill Street Presbyterian for three years before becoming their Associate Minister. Currently he is undertaking further part-time doctoral studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in America. Outside of church you’ll find him watching Portadown F.C. or enjoying a good coffee.
Our Elders
Graham Montgomery
Alan Blair
John Wright
Our Vision
To see the invisible kingdom of heaven made visible for the glory of God and the joy of all peoples.
Our Mission
We exist to see people saved and disciples made in South-West Portadown.
Worship that exalts God in Christ and promotes unity in the Holy Spirit
Discipleship that is rooted in the Scriptures and centred in the gospel
Community that is characterised by discipleship and care for one another
Local Mission that promotes the common good and evangelises the lost
Global Mission that participates in church planting and spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth
Children’s Ministry that partners with parents to build children up in the faith through loving care and Reformed biblical teaching
Youth Ministry that promotes maturity, joy, and identity in Christ
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