User:Jillianr18/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Evangelical Presbyterian Church (United States)

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I am a member of the EPC and the article had plenty of information, but was not too long to evaluate.

Evaluate the article
Introduction – The lead section is concise and clear, it links to the pages on the larger presbyterian governance, reformed theology, and Calvinist denomination. However, as someone who has experienced the church, I question the accuracy of the relation to Calvinism compared to other denominations such as the Lutheran church. Otherwise, the introduction includes the motto and unique view of the EPC on essential versus non-essential doctrines.

Content – The content and references are all from the past twenty years and most are from the past ten. As a result, it is up to date. The article includes history, member churches statistics, faith doctrine, relation to American Presbyterianism, women’s ordination, and notable members. As a result, I think this is a good overview that gives information on multiple important facets of the church.

Impressions – Overall, the information seems neutral and informative. Pictures and diagrams are not super helpful but not irrelevant. The information is well-organized and seems mostly accurate.

Status – The article seems fairly complete. Of course, more information could be added and explained, but it is a good overview nonetheless.

Biggest shortcomings/feedback:

1.      Calvinist comparison (clarification or comparison needed in order to create a correct impression)

2.      Link to Westminster Confession of Faith instead of listing them.

3.      The description under the “Place in American Presbyterianism” is a little convoluted, especially in the last paragraph. Could use some more detail.