Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar
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The Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar (RPCFM) is a national ecumenical organization, bringing together Presbyterian and continental reformed Protestants incorporated in Myanmar.[1][2][3]
| Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fellowship |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Confessionally Reformed |
| Associations | World Reformed Fellowship |
| Origin | 2005 |
| Members | 21,500 |
| Places of worship | 187 |
History
In 2005, a group of 10 Presbyterian and Continental Reformed denominations created the Reformed and Presbyterian Churches Fellowship in Myanmar (RPCFM).[3]
In 2008, the Society applied to join International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC).[3] However, membership was not approved by the ICRC. [4][5]
In addition, the organization has established contact with the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated).[2]
By 2013, the organization became a member of World Reformed Fellowship (WRF), as well as most of its member churches.[6]
Some of its member denominations are also part of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC).[7]
Members
In 2008, there were 10 members of the Fraternity:[3]
| denominational subfamily | Denomination | Communion | Number of congregations | Number of members | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterians | Reformed Presbyterian Church in Myanmar | WCRC and WRF | 35 | 2,500 | 2021[8] |
| Presbyterians | Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Myanmar | WCRC | 33 | 5,000 | 2004[9] |
| Presbyterians | Biblical Presbyterian Church of Myanmar | - | - | - | - |
| Presbyterians | Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Myanmar | - | - | - | - |
| Continental reformed | Christian Reformed Church in Myanmar | WCRC and WRF | 50 | 5,000 | 2004[10] |
| Continental reformed | Reformed Evangelical Church of Myanmar | WRF | 40 | 7,000 | 2010[11] |
| Continental reformed | United Reformed Church in Myanmar | - | 25 | 2,000 | 2005[12] |
| Continental reformed | Reformed Community Church of Myanmar | WRF | - | - | - |
| Continental reformed | Reformed Churches of Myanmar | WRF | - | - | - |
| Reformed baptist | Reformed Baptist Churches in Myanmar | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 187 | 21,500 | 2004-2024 | ||