Pisgah Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church was established in 1796 and has continually served the southwestern part of Gaston County for over 225 years. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination may be new to some people, but it has a long and rich Christian heritage. The denomination represents a union between the Associate Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1782. The union brought together two Scottish Presbyterian traditions which have been active in our nation since the early 1700’s. Pisgah is the oldest of six ARP churches in Gaston County. In 1995-1996, Pisgah ARP Church celebrated with a Bicentennial Day.
Our History
Learn more about our denomination’s history through our ARP History Series. This video series was originally recorded in April 2021 as a lead in to our 225th Anniversary Celebration. You can find it below on our website.
Pisgah's Buildings
1796
Pisgah Founded
The first church building was located at the southern base of the pinnacle of Kings Mountain, not far from Sparrow Springs.
Early 1800s
A second, more permanent church was built on the property where I-85 and U.S. 74 intersect. The “old cemetery” is still there.
1855
A third wooden church building was built on the present property in the 1850’s.
1908
About the turn of the century, a fourth church was built on the corner of Linwood and Carson roads.
1950s
The present church was built in the early 1950’s.
1978
Elliot Center Founded
The Robert B. Elliott, Jr. Center was added in 1978. This serves as our new Fellowship Hall and offices. It also has several classrooms.
1996
Pisgah's Bicentennial
In 1996, Pisgah celebrated its Bicentennial anniversary with a large church service. Most dressed up in the fashion of the 1800s.
2000s
FLOC Founded
The Family Life Outreach Center was added in the early 2000s. This building completes our current church campus and includes a large gym and several classrooms.