Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa | |
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Classification | Protestant |
Theology | Calvinism |
Distinct fellowships | Seven (as of 2004) |
Associations | World Communion of Reformed Churches |
Headquarters | South Africa |
Congregations | 37 (as of 2004) |
Members | 30,000 (as of 2004) |
Official website | epcsa.org.za |
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa is a Protestant denomination in the Reformed tradition.
It had[ when?] a relationship with the Reformed Churches in Switzerland.[ clarification needed] The organisation's structure is threefold: the parish, the presbytery and the synod. [1] The church has seven presbyteries. [2]
It is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. [3] Sister denominations are the Presbyterian Church in Mozambique and the Lesotho Evangelical Church.
The organisation subscribes to the Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed. [4]
In 2004, it had 30,000 members, 37 congregations and 7 house fellowships. The organisation's official language is Tsonga. [5]