The pastors of the Portico believe that covenanted membership to the local church is not only biblical, but it is extremely vital to a healthy and thriving relationship with the people of God.

The road to membership includes a 20 week study through the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith (The confession affirmed by the Elders and members of the Portico). We gather weekly to examine the scriptures together and share in the fellowship of God's people.

the portichism is a catechism (portico + catechism = the portichism ). Catechisms are doctrinal summaries compiled into a question & answer format. Catechisms are a highly effective way for Christians to learn the doctrine of the church and have been used throughout church history. the portichism is a compilation of questions & answers borrowed from several well known historical catechisms in the church, such as the Westminster Shorter, C. H. Spurgeon's, and Benjamin Keach's Catechisms . In addition to these questions & answers, the elders of the portico have written an additional 22 questions to correspond with several doctrines of the church that were not previously addressed in the other historical catechisms.

Whether you are new to Christianity, new to reformed theology, or just simply desire to study the rich historical doctrines of the Christian faith, please feel welcome to join the portichism study.