Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

The Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar (RPCFM) is a national ecumenical organization, bringing together Presbyterian and continental reformed Protestants incorporated in Myanmar.[1][2][3]

History

[edit]

In 2005, a group of 10 Presbyterian and Continental Reformed denominations created the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar (FIPRM).[3]

In 2008, the Society applied to join International Conference of Reformed Churches.[3]

In addition, the organization has established contact with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated).[2]

By 2013, the organization became a member of World Reformed Fellowship, as well as most of its member churches.[4]

Members

[edit]

In 2008, there were 10 members of the Fraternity:[3]

  1. Reformed Community Church of Myanmar
  2. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
  3. Christian Reformed Church in Myanmar
  4. Reformed Evangelical Church of Myanmar
  5. Biblical Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
  6. Reformed Presbyterian Church in Myanmar[5]
  7. Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
  8. Reformed Church in Myanmar
  9. United Reformed Churches in Myanmar
  10. Reformed Baptist Churches in Myanmar

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Steven Curtis. "Theological Education and the Effect of Tribal Identity upon Christian Unity and Mission in Burma" (PDF). p. 105. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "History of the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar". BBK. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "History of the Fraternity of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in Myanmar". OPC. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Members of the World Reformed Fraternity on March 16, 2015". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "Interchurch Relations of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Myanmar". CPI. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reformed_and_Presbyterian_Churches_Fellowship_in_Myanmar&oldid=1117222065"