The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Guatemala (Spanish: Iglesia Evangélica Nacional Presbiteriana de Guatemala) was founded in 1882 by missionaries of the Presbyterian Church United States in Guatemala.[1] The church took root in the urban middle-class people In 1950 the first Synod was organised and become independent in 1962. The church grew in membership rapidly among the indigenous people.[2] The church has one Synod and 6 Spanish-speaking and 11 indigenous language presbyteries. Total membership is 60,000. Over the years the church was active in evangelism in the country of Honduras. The Evangelical Presbyterian Seminary was established in San Felipe. Today the majority of Synod composed by indigenous believers. The impact of Pentecostal movement has grown significantly in the recent years.[3] The church affirms the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession of Faith.[2]

Member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.[4]

References

  1. ^ Garrard-Burnett, V. (2010). Protestantism in Guatemala: Living in the New Jerusalem. University of Texas Press. p. 222. ISBN 9780292789043. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
  2. ^ a b Christoph Fasse. "Address data base of Reformed churches and institutions". reformiert-online.net. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
  3. ^ "Guatemala — Presbyterians at work around the world — Mission and Ministry — Presbyterian Mission Agency". presbyterianmission.org. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
  4. ^ "Member churches | Bringing together 80 million Reformed Christians worldwide". Archived from the original on 2010-11-11. Retrieved 2015-02-05.

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