The American Reformation Presbyterian Church (ARPC) was a Presbyterian denomination, formed in 1994, by churches that separated from Presbyterian Church in America over conflicts related to the use of images of Christ.[1][2]
| American Reformation Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Theology | Calvinist Evangelical |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Region | United States |
| Origin | 1994 |
| Separated from | Presbyterian Church in America |
| Merged into | Reformed Presbyterian Church - Hanover Presbytery |
After 1997, only one church remained in the denomination[1] and it joined Reformed Presbyterian Church - Hanover Presbytery after that.[3]
History edit
In 1994, a group of churches split from Presbyterian Church in America, due to a disagreement between the churches of one of the presbyteries regarding the use of images of Christ.[1] These churches formed the American Reformation Presbyterian Church (IPRA).[2]
The denomination grew and started missionary work in Myanmar.[4][5]
However, in the following years, most of the churches that formed the denomination returned to Presbyterian Church in America, became independent or joined another denomination.
In 1997, only First Presbyterian Church of Rowlett remained in the denomination. This church changed its name to Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in 2006[1] and joined the Reformed Presbyterian Church - Hanover Presbytery.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d History of Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church, Richard Bacom, April 26, 2006
- ^ a b Richard Bacon (November 20, 2009). "History of the American Reformed Presbyterian Church". Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Church of the Presbytery of Hanover". Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "American Reformation Presbyterian Church mission in Myanmar". Retrieved January 22, 2022.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Report on the mission of the Presbyterian Church of the American Reform in Myanmar". Retrieved January 22, 2022.[permanent dead link]