United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan
United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan is a Protestant church located in Gujranwala, Pakistan. As part of the Society of Biblical Christian Churches of Pakistan, the United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan shares Faith Theological Seminary with the Anglican Orthodox Church.[1] Established in 1855, it has a long history. It belongs to the World Reformed Fellowship.[2]
| United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UP (Pakistan) |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Mainline Reformed |
| Theology | Reformed |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Moderator | The Reverend Javed Akhtar |
| Associations | World Reformed Fellowship |
| Region | Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Gujranwala, Pakistan |
| Founder | Reverend |
| Origin | 1855 Gujranwala , Pakistan |
| Congregations | More than 200 as of 2018 |
| Members | 250,000 |
| Official website | www |
History
Policy & Statistics
Sound in Faith, Its Emphasis is on the Holy Bible, The Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible and Revealed WORD of GOD. One of the oldest Churches in the Sub-Continent. Membership is estimated at approximately 250,000. Including 100 pastors, 100 evangelists, 500 elders and 150 church buildings. The session is the basic unit with teaching elders, ruling elders and deacons. The presbytery is a higher body. Activities of the church include evangelism, education, agriculture, jail, community development and theological education.[3] The head office is located in Gujranwala.
References
- "Society of Biblical Christian Churches of Pakistan: A Report from Islamic Republic of Pakistan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 28, 2009. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
- "Denominational Members". World Reformed Fellowship.
- https://www.cuwap.org/node