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Presbyterianism is a part of the Reformed tradition within Protestantism that traces its origin to the Church of Scotland.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church in the United States (WPCUS) was a Presbyterian denomination, founded in United States in 2006, by Rev. Brian Schwertley, formerly affiliated with Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church and other pastors formerly affiliated with other Presbyterian denominations. The founders were particularly concerned with the perceived spread of liberal teaching within Presbyterianism in the United States and in particular with Federal Vision theology, which they believe supplies a different understanding of doctrines such as justification and the perseverance of the saints.
Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) is a Presbyterian denomination headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. In Kenya, 10% of the population is Presbyterian. It was started by missionaries from Scotland, most notable of whom was Dr John Arthur. It has its headquarters in Nairobi South C.
The Presbyterian Church of Korea (TongHap) is a mainline Protestant denomination based in South Korea; it currently has the second largest membership of any Presbyterian denomination in the world. It is affiliated with its daughter denomination, the Korean Presbyterian Church in America (KPCA) in the United States, which adopted the "Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad" as its new name in 2009.
The church history dates back to 1948, the foundation of the DaeHan Seminary and with Rev. Kim Chi-sun, Pastor Kim Su-do, Rev. Yun Phil-sung started evening courses for the formation of the candidate of ministry. In 1960 the HapDong and TongHap split. Rev. Kim Chi-sun who belonged to hapDong founded the Bible Presbyterian Church in Korea. Soon tension arose between the Seminary and the Bible Presbyterian Church. In 1968 Kim withdrew from ICCC. Kim Chi-sun was running the Daeshin Seminary by himself. He tried to get his son appointed as director of the seminary. This idea was opposed by the professor of the Seminary, he was Choi Soon-jik who started with his follower the HapDongJinRi denomination, the leading figure was Huh Kwang-jae. In 1972 Kim Chi-sun and his son withdrew the denomination. The Daeshin group later revised its constitution. In 1974 the church adopted the "Declaration of the Church" and amended the new constitution in 1976. It joined the Council of Presbyterian Churches in Korea in 1980 and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in 1992. Daeshin has experienced steady growth in recent years. It has 140,000 members in 1,170 congregations, 30 Presbyteries and a General Assembly. The church subscribes to the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession. Member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HyukShin) was founded in 1973. The current name was adopted in 1975. It has 62,814 members and 72 congregations. It subscribes to the Apostles Creed, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. HyukShin has 7 Presbyteries and a General Assembly.
The Korea Jesus Presbyterian Church was a result in a split within the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Koshin). Kim Suk-Chan wanted to join the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong) with his congregation the MunChan Church. Song San-Shuk respected his decision, but questioned his right to involve the whole congregation. Koshin was divided in this issue. Some felt that the church should not go to court, the General Assembly hesitated. One of the Presbytery suspended relations with the General assembly. This group organised in 1960 a council, in 1967 they opened a high school and in 1969 the Covenant Seminary was formed. Finally in 1975 a new denomination was formed. In 1980 Presbyterian Church in Korea (KayShin) name was adopted. the Leading figure was Lee Byung-Gyu. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are the official standards. In 2004 it had 21,712 members in 135 congregations in 11 Presbyteries and a General assembly.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongBokUm) was founded by Pastor Jung Sung-Ho in 1984. He also founded the Seoul Seminary in 1981. In 1986 the denomination started the HanRim Educational Institute. Under the leadership of Rev. Jang Sung-Ho and Rev. Byun Dong-Ho the church grew significantly. It has approximately 35,000 members and 272 congregations served by 265 pastors. Ministries are open to women. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are the standards.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongBoSu) was founded within JengRip Presbyterian church. In 1984 become a separated denomination. Pastor Han Chun-Keun, Pastor Kim Kuk-In, Pastor Lee Sun-Sik together with 50 pastors founded the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongJeongRip). In 1989 it adopted the current name. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession the standards. In 2004 it had 3,800 members and 74 congregations served by 64 pastors. It had 4 Presbyteries and a General assembly.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongYeChong) is a Reformed and Presbyterian denomination in South Korea. Under the leadership of Rev. Chun Byung-Hun, Rev. Choi Young-Su and Lee Sang-Yun the denomination was founded in 1988 at Seoul YeChin Church. In 2004 there was 32,178 members in 65 congregations served by 70 ordained ministers the church had 7 Presbyteries and a General assembly. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea HapDongBoSu I was created in 1974 as a division in the Presbyterian Church in Korea (DongShin). The next year, BoSu I adopted a new constitution. For many years BoSu welcomed pastors from many other denominations. In recent year 60 churches withdrew and joined other denominations. In 2004 it had more than 10,700 members and 92 congregations with 89 ordained clergy. The Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession are adopted.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea was separated from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Daeshin) in 1972, Rev. Kim Chi-Sun was the leader. He founded the DaeShin Theological seminary in 1980 it upgraded to a college. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are the official standards. In 2004 it had 15,200 members in 125 congregations and 155 ordained ministers in 9 Presbyteries and a General assembly.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea was a result of the split of the HapDongBoSu group, due to the heresy trial of Rev. Park Yun-Sik of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Daeshin). It adheres to the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession. In 2004 it had almost 200,000 members in 807 congregations and more than 1243 ordained ministers.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea was split into 2 more other segment in 1989. Among these was the Presbyterian Church in Korea (BoSuHapDong). The first moderator was Rev. Kim Dae Hyung. The Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession are the standards. In 2004 it had 19,100 members in 120 congregations and 120 ordained ministers.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongGaeHyuk) was formed when a split occurred in the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong) it was the third non-mainline Presbyterian denomination, the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Chungham) or (HapDongBoSu). In 1984 it adopted the current name. The Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession are the standards. In 2004 it had 84,000 members in 1,200 congregations and 1,250 ordained ministers. It had 26 Presbyteries and a General assembly.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongJangShin) is a Presbyterian and Reformed denomination in South Korea, that was separated form the KoRyuPa in 1980. The founder was Rev. Kil Young-Bok. It adheres to the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession. In 2004 the church had 32,163 members in 112 congregations and 143 ordained clergy.
The origin of the Pure Presbyterian Church in Korea go back to the North. During the Japanese occupation five churches separated from NamHam Presbytery in HamKyungNamDo Province and kept their spirit of martyrdom. The leader was Pastor Lee Gye-Sil. During the Korean war Pastor Lee and hundreds of its follower fled to the South. After liberation they went their own way. They built a church and seminary in GuJae Island. In the same year they unite with Presbyterian Church in Korea (JaeGun), but the union was soon dissolved. and 6 JaeGun congregation stayed with SunJang. In 1956 they founded an independent seminary and the Dukchun Church. Pastor Lee become the president of the seminary. In 1979 it adopted the name SungJang. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession. In 2004 it had 12,775 members in 25 congregations and 9 Presbyteries of whom 3 outside Korea.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea was formed in 1972 when Rev Kim Chi-Sun separated from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Daeshin). They founded another DaeShin Seminary which was to become a College in 1980. The denomination developed around the college. The Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession are the standards. In 2004 it had 15,200 members and 125 congregations and 155 ordained clergy. It had 9 Presbyteries and a General assembly. Official language is the Korean.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea is a Presbyterian denomination in South Korea. Leadership issue went to the split of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (DokNoHoe). The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Korea Ahn Mo-Myung went to the United States in 1981 Pastor Chung Nam-Young acted as proxy. The General assembly of the DokNoHoe church elected Rev. Pastor Yoo Yong-Hyun as moderator. Rev. Chung Nam-Young and Rev. Bang Byung-Duk withdrew from DokNoHoe and formed the DokNoHoe II. In 2004 it had 4,000 members and 25 congregations. Women are not ordained. The church subscribes the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession.
The HoHun church separated from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong). In 1961 25 delegates to the Assembly among the Pastor Kim Yun-Chan and Pastor Kim Yun-Chan formed a special association for the safeguard of the conservative Reformed faith. The following year they formed HoHun. Conflict in leadership arose in the early 1960s. A group led by Pastor Lee Do-Bong sought to prolong Park Byung-Hun in the leadership. A new moderator Rev. Song Jae-Muk separated and formed the Presbyterian Church in Korea HwanWon. A clash occurred in the denomination. Later the church had overcome successfully of the financial difficulties. Rev. Sin Eun-Kyun was elected as moderator. A year later Park Byung-Hun and his followers separated, after Park's death most of his former followers returned to HoHun. In 1982 the church established the Committee for Combining Denominations. Several small denominations joined HoHun as a result. In 2004 it had 120,000 members and 910 congregations in 39 Presbyteries and a General Assembly. The Church adheres to the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession.