SRVC Particularization Process

In February of 2026, our hope for Seven Rivers Villages Church is to become a fully independent [particularized] church. This has been the goal from the very beginning of the church planting process and it is an exciting milestone in the life of our church. It is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the generosity of our members.

What does particularization mean and what is required?

Particularization describes the process of becoming a “particular” or independent church in the PCA. Typically, it requires being 1) Self-sustaining 2) Self-funding 3) Self-propagating. SRVC has been training qualified elder candidates, has been sustaining itself financially for most of the church’s life, and has been growing steadily in membership and fruitful ministry.

Will things at SRVC change after our particularization?

The worship and ministries of SRVC will not change. Our pastors and staff will not change either. Practically, we will become more independent from our planting church, Seven Rivers Church in Lecanto, FL as we are led by our own congregationally elected elders.

What qualifies someone to be an elder and who will ours be?

We will be sharing more information over the next few weeks about our elder candidates and their qualifications for ministry in our church.

What is our timeline for particularization?

With a goal of particularizing in February 2026, below is a tentative timeline.

• Early December: Elder Candidate Interviews and Exams

• December 11: Announcement of Elder Candidates

• Early January: Our Pastors Meet with Presbytery for Approval to Particularize

• January 11: Congregational Meeting where we will Elect Elders and Sign a Petition to Become a Particular Church

• January 20: Presbytery Meeting where Our Particularization is Approved

• February 2026: Official Particularization Service and Celebration