Igreja Presbiteriana de Moçambique

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Presbyterian
AssociationsWorld Communion of Reformed Churches
FounderYosefa Mhalamhala
Origin1948
Mozambique
Congregations350, plus 450 house fellowships
Members100,000 [1]

Igreja Presbiteriana de Moçambique is one of the largest

Protestant denominations of Mozambique
.

History

The Presbyterian Church in Mozambique was started by Mozambicans, who heard the gospel in

Presbyterian
church.

The denomination was founded by Swiss missionaries especially Paul Bertaud. In the early years the church operated in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza but today it spread across the country. By 1948 the church become autonomous and self-supporting. In 1972 the first Synod president and several other members was arrested by the Portuguese authorities. In 1998 the denomination celebrated its 50th anniversary.[2] In July, 2012 the denomination celebrated the 125th anniversary.[3]

Statistics

In 2004 it had 350 congregations, 400 house missions and 100,000 members. The church is stronger in the southern regions.[4] Mozambique is among the countries which has a history of persecution of Christians.

Doctrine

The denomination adheres to the

General Assembly.[5]

Interchurch organisations

The Presbyterian Church in Mozambique is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Portal Mackenzie: A Tradição Reformada no Terceiro Mundo". Archived from the original on 2014-02-17. Retrieved 2016-06-12. www.mackenzie.com.br/7025.98.htm
  2. ^ http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-10052012-094035/unrestricted/00front.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "Nandi Iwe!: Igreja Presbiteriana de Moçambique Comemora 125 Anos Chefe de Estado Moçambicano Enalteceu Seu Papel Relevante Na Luta de Libertação Nacional". 2012.
  4. ^ "Mozambique — Presbyterians at work around the world — Mission and Ministry — Presbyterian Mission Agency". Archived from the original on 2013-12-24. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
  5. ^ "Adressdatenbank reformierter Kirchen und Einrichtungen".
  6. ^ "Member Churches". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2015-05-19.