Lutheran Church in the Philippines | |
Type: | Christianity (Western) |
Main Classification: | Protestant |
Orientation: | Lutheran |
Scripture: | Bible |
Polity: | Episcopal |
Abbreviation: | LCP |
Founded Date: | 1957 |
Branched From: | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
Leader Title: | President |
Leader Name: | Rev. Antonio del Rio Reyes |
Leader Title1: | Vice President |
Leader Name1: | Rev. Felipe B. Ehican, Jr. |
Leader Title2: | Secretary |
Leader Name2: | Rev. Henry Paul D. Roa |
Headquarters: | Lutheran Center #4461 Old Santa Mesa Street, Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines |
Area: | Philippines |
Language: | Filipino, Native Philippine regional languages, English |
The Lutheran Church in the Philippines is a Lutheran denomination in the Philippines. It was founded by Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod missionaries in 1957.[1]
The Lutheran Church in the Philippines is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, which it joined in 1973, and of the International Lutheran Council.[2] It is also a member of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.[3] The church's president is Antonio del Rio Reyes.[4]