Eglise Protestante Reformee du Burundi

The Egliese Protestante Reformee du Burundi is a young conservative Reformed denomination in Burundi. It is a mission of the Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands. The church was founded in 2003 by a small group led by Rev. j. Bararu. The denomination now consists of 14 congregations 1,200 members and 7 ministers. In 2008 a request was made to train pastors. In 2010 Dutch theologians travelled to Bujumbara the capital to help train pastors, elders and deacons. In 2012 a schism happened Rev. Bararu departed, he was succeeded by Rev. Nimpagaritse. In 2012 a Synod was formed too. In 2013 the foundation stone of a new church building was laid in Kemange.[1] The denomination is a member of the World Reformed Fellowship.[2]

It has relationship with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "www.cgk.nl/index.php?eprb". Cgk.nl. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  2. ↑ "Denominational Members | World Reformed Fellowship". Wrfnet.org. Retrieved 2013-12-28.
  3. ↑ www.crcna.org/ministries/denominational-ministry-programs/eirc-ecumenical-and-interfaith-relations-committee-3


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