Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan
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| Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan | |
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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Evangelical Calvinist |
| Theology | conservative Reformed |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Founder | Dr. Minnie Alexander |
| Origin | 1911 Pakistan |
| Branched from | Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church |
| Congregations | 100 |
| Members | 150,000 |
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The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan is a Protestant denomination in Pakistan that forms part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
History
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church had its beginnings in the 17th century, whereas the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan was founded in 1911.[1] The Church of Pakistan and the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan are among the other Christian denominations. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Pakistan has as membership of around 150,000.[1][2]
The centennial celebration of the church was held in Karachi where more than 5,000 ARP members were present. The beginning of the church was in 1906. Under British rule doctor Minnie Alexander came to Montgomery to extend medical assistance to the poor.[3] Dr Minnie started mission work by working at a small clinic in Sialkot. Alexanders tenacity draw many more missionaries to Pakistan and now the denomination has more than 110,000 members.[4] Dr. Ranson come to Pakistan with his family in 1920.
Dr Minnie's small clinic became a 160-bed hospital. The church established the School of Nursingin Sahiwal in 1948. The denomination has several Christian schools in Pakistan.[5] The ARP mission has planted 100 churches in Pakistan, 28 of which have planted in Karachi.[6]
Theological education
The Gujranwala Theological Seminary serves the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan and the Church of Pakistan to train pastors and ministers.[7]
Doctrine
The Church motto says: "Whoever believes on HIM will not be put to shame".[8]
Creeds
Confessions
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b "Kirkridge Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church - Beliefs". Archived from the original on 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
- ^ a b "Address data base of Reformed churches and institutions".
- ^ "Pakistan Hospital | World Witness". Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
- ^ www.redeemerblacksburg.org/Home/About-Us/About-the-Associate-Reformed-Presbyterian-Church
- ^ "ARP Schools Pakistan | World Witness". Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
- ^ "ARP Mission marks centennial in Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2013-03-15.
- ^ http://gtspk.org/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ARP-Church-Pakistan/157334347619242?id=157334347619242&sk=info [user-generated source]