The Evangelical Reformed Church of India , also called Evangelical Reformed Church in India (ERCI) is a denomination Continental Reformed in India, founded in 2003, through the NGO Mission of Peace Making.[1][2]
| Evangelical Reformed Church of India | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Continental Reformed |
| Theology | Calvinist |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Associations | Reformed and Presbyterian Fellowship of India,[1][2] World Reformed Fellowship[3] and International Conference of Reformed Churches[4][5] |
| Region | India |
| Origin | 2003 |
| Branched from | United Reformed Churches in North America |
| Congregations | 84 (2022)[6] |
| Official website | www |
History edit
In 2003, the NGO Mission of Peace Making began evangelism and church planting work in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, northern Chandigarh and eastern Orissa,[1] with the help of local churches of the United Reformed Churches in North America and other Continental Reformed churches of the United States . Consequently, churches have been planted in several cities.[6][7]
For the training of new members and future leaders, the Reformed Theological Institute was created, directed by Rev. Anup Hiwale.[8]
From the expansion of the work, 84 churches were organized.[6]
Inter-church Relations edit
The church has relationships with the United Reformed Churches in North America.[6]
In addition, he is a member of the Reformed and Presbyterian Fellowship of India,[1] World Reformed Fellowship[3] and the International Conference of Reformed Churches (since 2022).[4][5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Evangelical Reformed Church of India" (PDF). The Presbyterian Banner. November 1, 2019. p. 11. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "Brief Overview of Christian Missions (Reformed and Presbyterian) in India". p. 19. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "List of member denominations of the World Reformed Fellowship". Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "Report of the 2022 International Conference of Reformed Churches". Kosin University. October 31, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "Members of the International Conference of Reformed Churches". Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Acts of the Synod of United Reformed Churches in North America". October 7, 2022. p. 43. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Rev. Mark Vander Hart visits Evangelical Reformed Church of India" (PDF). The Messenger – Mid America Reformed Seminary. February 3, 2018. p. 1. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Interview with Anup Hiwale" (PDF). The Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. 2016. p. 4. Retrieved December 13, 2022.