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Evangelical Presbyterian Church
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EPC
170 Clyde Rd, Fendalton, Christchurch
P.O. Box 31-210, Ilam, Christchurch
Christchurch
New Zealand (Ocenania)
Telephone: +64 3 342 8617
Fax: +64 3 342 8613
Email: gm.macpherson@actrix.gen.nz
Address-No.: 1215 / 5032
Information in the internet:
URL: http://www.journey.org.nz
Languages of the website: English
 The EPC came into existence in 1974 when the founding members withdrew from the PCANZ because of downgrade in that denomination with regard to the authority of Scripture. Over the years the Christchurch congregation helped establish a work in Ashburton, which in turn has a preaching station in Fairlie. We seek to remain faithful to God\'s word while being openly evangelical in our theology, as encapsulated in our mission statement \'REACHING UP, REACHING IN, REACHING OUT\'. Membership is now widely international in ethnicity. We are involved in the formation of a new denomination called Grace Bible Churches (http://www.gbcnz.org.nz/), and are continuing talks with other congregation who have recently withdrawn from the PCANZ.
Present day situation: We are currently engaged in refugee & migrant, and student mission activities. Currently we are growing numerically.
Special information: Campus Outreach is operating in partnership with the EPC.
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Publications:
Weekly newsletter
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Statistic data of church
Members |
total: 100 |
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admitted to participate in the Lord's Supper: 60 |
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baptised: 100 |
Parishes |
(conventionally): 1 |
house fellowships |
(Number of growing parishes): 0 |
Ordained clergy |
total: 1 |
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no women´s ordination |
Elders/Presbyters |
total: 4 |
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Men: 4 |
Deacons |
total: 1 |
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Men: 1 |
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deacons available |
Missionaries |
total: 0 |
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no information about missionaries working abroad |
Baptismal practise |
infant and believer´s baptism
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Godparents |
No information about godparents
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Lord's Supper |
Frequency per annum: 6
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Newspapers/ Periodicals |
Publication of magazines |
Theological training facilities |
Number: 1 |
Schools providing general education |
no information about other schools |
Founded in |
1974 |
Organizational structures |
Presbyterian, Synod and Federation |
Official languages |
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Languages during church services |
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- Korean
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Confessions |
- Westminster Confession (1646/47)
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last update: 20.01.2003
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