Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand | |
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Presbyterian | |
Associations | World Reformed Fellowship |
Region | New Zealand |
Origin | 2002 New Zealand |
Separations | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand |
Congregations | 22 |
Members | unknown |
Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (GPCNZ) is a
Background
Many members of the GPCNZ are former members who left the
Theology
The Grace Presbyterian Church describes itself as "
- Sola Gratia)
- Sola Fide)
- Christ Alone (Solus Christus)
- Sola Scriptura)
- Soli Deo Gloria)
The denomination teaches that "the Bible is the inspired Word of God and it contains everything people need to know for salvation".[2]
Church positions on issues of particular interest
Grace Presbyterian Church teaches that homosexual practice is sinful. In relation to abortion, it maintains that the Bible does not distinguish between prenatal and postnatal life. GPCNZ believes that women are valued members of the church, equal in value before God, but that the Biblical scriptures do define different roles within life and the church according to the order of how God made us. This means although GPCNZ encourages men & women to serve in the church wherever they can, GPCNZ does not have women as Pastors or elders.
Each congregation has the right to own and control their own property.
Local Churches are represented in the
Ecumenical relations
GPCNZ is in the process of forming formal links with the Reformed Churches of New Zealand, the Presbyterian Church of Australia, and the Presbyterian Church in America.[4] It is a member denomination of the World Reformed Fellowship.[5]
Theological institutions
GPCNZ does not operate its own theological college, and has approved the courses at the Grace Theological College
Official website:[1]
Constituent churches
Church | Location | Year Formed |
Current Pastor/Minister |
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Northern Presbytery | |||
Redeemer Grace Presbyterian Church[7] | Now merged with Trinity | ||
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Manurewa | Manurewa | Logan Hagoort | |
Trinity Presbyterian Church | Takanini | 2001 | Leonard Long |
Providence Presbyterian Church | Māngere | Steve Panapa | |
Grace Church | Gisborne | Luke Sheldrake | |
City Presbyterian Church (Mission Church) | Central Auckland
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Central Presbytery | |||
Grace Community Church New Plymouth[8] | New Plymouth | David Farr | |
Grace @ Wellington[9] | Wellington | Ian D Bayne | |
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Christchurch[10] | Christchurch | 1974 | John McGimpsey |
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ashburton | Ashburton | David Bayne | |
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Fairlie | Fairlie | David Bayne | |
Southern Presbytery | |||
Grace Bible Church, Dunedin [11] | Dunedin | Ben Hudson/Az Gray | |
Grace Presbyterian Church Waihola[12] | Waihola
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Alf Bradfield | |
Catlins Evangelical Church | Owaka | Matthew Tarbotton | |
Grace Presbyterian Church, Gore | Gore | Sam Duthie | |
Wyndham Evangelical Church[13] | Wyndham | Geoff Lloyd | |
Grace Presbyterian Church | Invercargill |
See also
References
- ^ "Church Finder". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ "History | Grace Presbyterian Church of Christchurch, NZ". Gracechristchurch.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ a b "Links". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ "Members of the World Reformed Fellowship". Archived from the original on 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Grace Theological College". Archived from the original on 2005-08-28.
- ^ "Welcome to Redeemer". Archived from the original on 2007-08-27.
- ^ "Welcome to Grace Community Church New Plymouth". Gracenp.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ "Grace @ Wellington | Every One reaching One to reach One more". Gracewellington.org.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ Milton, Rusty. "Grace Presbyterian Church Christchurch". Journey.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2010-05-26. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
- ^ "Home". gracedunedin.org.nz.
- ^ "Grace Presbyterian Church, Waihola". Archived from the original on 2013-09-21.
- ^ "Wyndham Evangelical Church". Wyndhamevangelical.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2015-08-31.