Presbyterian Church in Korea (JapDongJungAng)

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The Presbyterian Church in Korea (JapDongJungAng) was founded by a group that separated from the JungAng denomination. This group opposed to the practice of ordaining women ministers. They formed a Presbytery, and later a General Assembly. It has 132,000 members and 550 congregations in 25 Presbyteries. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are generally accepted. [1]

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  1. http://www.reformiert-online.net/adressen/detail.php?id=13137&lg=eng