Parlagutan Na Dumenggan Mangkobasi Rap Sauduran (Gereja Yang Unggul Melayani Dalam Kebersamaan) (2016) [1]
Gereja Kristen Protestan Angkola (GKPA - Angkola Protestant Christian Church) is a
Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP), under the name HKBP-A. In 1988 it merged with the "Angkola Protestant Church (GPA)", and began to take the name "Angkola Protestant Christian Church". GKPA serves specifically the Angkola Batak
community in their local language.
Doctrine
GKPA acknowledges that
Deuteronomy 7:6) and New Testament (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:5), because no one can lay a foundation other than the foundation that has been laid, which is Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11).[2]
GKPA belongs to God (1 Corinthians 3:23), providing ecclesiastical services based on the Love, Truth, Justice and Peace of Jesus Christ, the head of the Church.[2]
History
GKPA was originally part of the
Padangsidimpuan city, North Sumatra province, Indonesia.[2]
The Angkola Protestant Christian Church (GKPA) has been independent and recognized by the Government in accordance with the Recognition Letter of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia No. 1 Ket/413/159277 (19 October 1997), No. 75 (10 March 1988) and No. 21 of 1995 based on UU no. 8/1985 Tambahan Berita Negara R.I No.17 Tanggal 26/2-1999.[2]