Protestant Church in Senegal
The Protestant Church in Senegal (French: Eglise protestante du Sénégal) is a Reformed Protestant Christian denomination in Senegal. It is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Its headquarters are located in Dakar.
| Protestant Church in Senegal | |
|---|---|
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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Reformed |
| Associations | World Communion of Reformed Churches |
| Origin | 1972 |
| Congregations | 4 |
History
The Paris Evangelical Missionary Society moved to Senegal in 1863 to do mission among Muslims.[1][2] In 1972, the Protestant Church of Senegal (EPS) was founded.[3] In 2015, it would have 4 churches and 1,000 members.[4]
See also
References
- "About WCRC". Archived from the original on August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- "Address data base of Reformed churches and institutions". Wcrc.ch. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- Robert Benedetto, Donald K. McKim, Historical Dictionary of the Reformed Churches, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 521
- SenePlus, jour après jour, l’Église du Sénégal s’agrandit !, seneplus.com, Senegal, February 24, 2015
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