The Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi also known as Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi (ARPCM ) was a denomination Reformed Presbyterian in Malawi, formed in 2014 by John Joseph Matandika.[1][2][3]
| Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Malawi | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Theology | Calvinist |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Region | Malawi |
| Origin | 2014 |
| Merged into | Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi |
| Congregations | 6 (2020)[1] |
In 2020, it was incorporated into the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi.[1][4]
History edit
In 2007, John Joseph Matandika began working with the "Joy for the World" Mission in Malawi, a mission that promotes Calvinism in the country.
In 2012, the pastor received a degree in Theology from the African Bible College, Uganda.
After returning to Malawi, he founded the Associated Reformed Presbyrerian Church in Malawi in 2014.[1]
In 2020, the name was absorbed by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi.[1][4]
Doctrine edit
The IPRAM subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith, Westminster Larger Catechism and Westminster Shorter Catechism.[2][5]
Inter-church relations edit
The denomination was once a member of the World Reformed Fellowship[6][7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "History of Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church in Malawi". Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Malawi". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Associated Reformed Presbyrian Church in Malawi". Retrieved December 25, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Rev. John Joseph Matandika became pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Malawi". Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Doctrine of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church in Malawi". Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "World Reformed Fellowship: Member Denominations". March 10, 2020. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
- ^ "Members of the Worldwide Reformed Fraternity". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2021.