Reformed Presbyterian Church of Brazil
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| Presbyterian Reformed Church of Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Region | Brazil |
| Founder | Rev. Joacir Emerick Eler |
| Origin | October, 31, 2000 Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Separated from | Presbyterian Church of Brazil[1] |
| Congregations | 7 (2018)[2] |
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Brazil (Portuguese: Igreja Presbiteriana Reformada do Brasil) is a Presbyterian denomination[3] founded on October 31, 2000, by Rev. Joacir Emerick Eler and former members of the Igreja Presbiteriana do Brasil, in Caratinga, Minas Gerais. [1]
From the work of planting churches, the denomination spread to several cities in the state. [2]
In Caratinga, the church is known for its social work, such as preventing drug use among young people.[2]
In addition to Caratinga, other cities in which the denomination has churches or congregations are: Santa Bárbara, Santa Rita de Minas and Santa Margarida.[2]
