Presbyterian Church in Korea (ChanYang)

The Presbyterian Church in Korea (ChanYang) was formed in 1987 by Pastor Park Jong-Hwa. Five Presbyteries were established and founded the denomination in El Bethel Church (ChangYang) in 1988. It has 13,748 members in 57 congregations and 8 Presbyteries and a General Assembly. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are the official standards. There is no female ordination of pastors.[1] Member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.[2]

References

  1. http://www.reformiert-online.net/adressen/detail.php?id=13159&lg=eng
  2. http://www.wcrc.ch/node/164
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