Our Commitments

Our elders, leadership, and members pledge to you and are committed to…

1. Standing Boldly for Truth (Eph 6:13-14; 2 Tim 1:7; 1 Pet 5:8-9; Jude 3)
   We are committed to serving as a spiritual rampart in Henderson, confronting cultural and spiritual decay with courage while defending faith, family, and truth without compromise.

2. Fervent Prayer (Eph 6:18; 1 Thess 5:17; James 5:16; Phil 4:6)
   We are committed to seeking God’s guidance through fervent prayer, interceding for your spiritual growth and Henderson’s renewal, trusting His strength to lead us boldly.

3. Vibrant Worship (Ps 95:1-2; John 4:24; Col 3:16; Eph 5:19)
   We are committed to fostering worship that glorifies God, prioritizing your voices as the primary instrument—enhanced by modest instrumentation—to unite us in heartfelt praise and devotion.

4. Cultivating Rightly Ordered Love (1 Cor 13:4-7; Matt 22:37-40; John 13:34-35; Gal 5:22-23)
   We are committed to guiding you in loving God, family, and neighbors with patient, kind, and truthful love, building deep, local relationships in Henderson rooted in Christ’s command.

5. Equipping Men for Leadership (Eph 5:25; 1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 2:6-8; Josh 1:9)
   We are committed to discipling men to lead with fearless conviction, equipping you to protect and guide your families and community in unwavering obedience to Christ.

6. Fostering Biblical Femininity (Prov 31:10-31; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Pet 3:3-4; Eph 5:22-24)
   We are committed to encouraging women to embrace your God-given roles as faithful wives, loving mothers, and keepers of the home with grace, wisdom, and diligence, reflecting Christ’s love through gentle submission, nurturing care, and faithful service within family and community.

7. Strengthening Your Families (Eph 5:22-6:4; Deut 6:6-7; Ps 127:3-5; Col 3:20-21)
   We are committed to championing the biblical nuclear family as God’s ordained design, supporting husbands, wives, and children in your natural roles to build resilient, God-honoring homes.

8. Shepherding with Accountability (1 Pet 5:1-4; Heb 13:17; Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5-9)
   We are committed to shepherding you through elders and deacons accountable to the standards of the Westminster Confession of Faith, providing biblical care, preaching, and oversight free from financial compromise.

9. Seeking and Saving the Lost (Luke 19:10; Luke 14:23; 2 Cor 5:20; Mark 16:15)
   We are committed to proclaiming the Gospel to the lost in Henderson, going into the highways and hedges to compel them to come in, beseeching them as ambassadors for Christ to be reconciled to God, and preaching repentance and faith in Jesus to every soul that may receive the gift of grace.

10. Leading Henderson’s Transformation (Matt 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Rom 12:2; 2 Cor 5:17)
    We are committed to igniting renewed faith and resilient families, empowering you to make Henderson a radiant beacon of Christ’s truth through bold Gospel proclamation and united, transformative community.

Our Distinctives

What makes Rampart Reformed Church unique in Henderson, Kentucky

1. Confessional (2 Tim 4:3-4; Titus 1:9; Jude 3; 1 Tim 6:3-5)
   We are rooted in historic, evangelical Christianity, confessing the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Chalcedonian Definition, and Westminster Standards. This commitment provides theological clarity, guiding our membership, discipleship, and discipline with steadfast fidelity to the Reformed faith.

2. Expositional (2 Tim 4:2; Neh 8:8; Acts 20:27; Ezra 7:10)
   We proclaim God’s Word through faithful exposition as our primary form of preaching, complemented by topical and catechetical sermons when appropriate, ensuring Scripture speaks with authority, clarity, and relevance. Our preaching illuminates its meaning and context, applying its truth to transform hearts and lives in Henderson.

3. Covenantal (Heb 10:24-25; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor 12:12-27; Eph 4:11-16)
   We embrace God’s call to live as a covenantal community, rejecting individualism. United by shared responsibilities and blessings, we foster deep bonds among our members, serving Christ and one another in love.