Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa | |
Main Classification: | Protestant |
Theology: | Calvinism |
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) |
Number Of Followers: | --> |
Website: | epcsa.org.za |
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa is a Protestant denomination in the Reformed tradition.
It had a relationship with the Reformed Churches in Switzerland. 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]