TCW is currently non-denominational. That is, we are not affiliated with a particular denomination. Our pastor, Matt Ryman, is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. The Siouxlands Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America has granted Matt permission to minister in a non-denominational church, and they have elected a committee that provides Matt with oversight and accountability (which he desires).
Although we are a non-denominational church, we intend to utilize a Presbyterian approach to church leadership. This means the church will be shepherded and guided by ordained Elders and Deacons who will address the spiritual and physical needs of the congregation and community respectively. TCW's Elders and Deacons will be nominated and elected by the congregation, trained by the pastor, and ordained by the church.
The word "Presbyterian" comes from the Greek word for Elder (Presbuteros). Churches that utilize a Presbyterian church governance style benefit from what has been historically been called "the plurality of Elders." This means there isn't any one person in charge. Instead, all of the Elders of the church (including the pastor) operate as a team of shepherds who make decisions that will affect the church by prayerfully discussing the options, seeking guidance in God's word, and taking a vote. We believe this approach is biblically based and helps the church's leadership effectively care for the congregation and bless the community.
We are also part of the Midwest Alliance; a church planting network with a desire to see 140 new churches launched by 2030 bringing the total (number of PCA churches in the midwest) to near 400. These churches will provide critical mass, - the foundation, catalyst, and resource - for long-term, effective church planting. Although we are not a PCA church, we believe the PCA is a great denomination and hope to help plant several PCA churches in the Twin Cities.