The Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa is a Protestant denomination in the Reformed tradition.

Description

It had a relationship with the Reformed Churches in Switzerland. The organisation's structure is threefold: the parish, the presbytery and the synod. The church has seven presbyteries.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa

It is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Sister denominations are the Presbyterian Church in Mozambique and the Lesotho Evangelical Church.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa

The organisation subscribes to the Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa

In 2004, it had 30,000 members, 37 congregations and 7 house fellowships. The organisation's official language is Tsonga.

See also

Christianity in Africa

List of Reformed denominations

Religion in South Africa

References

External links

epcsa.org.za , the organisation's official website

Ernest Creux biography

World Council of Churches website

Year of establishment missing

Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches

Religious organisations based in South Africa

Presbyterian denominations in Africa

Presbyterianism in South Africa