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	The '''South India Reformed Churches''' is a conservative [[Calvinist]] denomination in south India. This denomination is located in Andhra Pradesh and is a Calvinist church mission of the United States. It has 8 congregations with many children's homes.<ref>[http://www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41 www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41]</ref>		The '''South India Reformed Churches''' is a conservative [[Calvinist]] denomination in south India. This denomination is located in Andhra Pradesh and is a Calvinist church mission of the United States. It has eight congregations with many children's homes.<ref>[http://www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41 www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41]</ref>

	The denomination was formed in 1993 by a former [[Baptist]] pastor, Rev Abraham wo become more and more ~~convinced of the~~ [[Calvinist]] ~~faith~~, including [[paedobaptism]]. Meanwhile, 3 small congregations were established in [[Bagalur, Bangalore Urban\|Bagalur]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] and [[Bangalore]]. It places high priority of evangelization among [[Hindu]] people. The [[Presbyterian Theological Seminary]] in India provides the theological training. Sister church relations with the [[Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated)]] ~~was~~ established.<ref>http://www.bbk.gkv.nl/india/705/</ref>		The denomination was formed in 1993 by a former [[Baptist]] pastor, Rev Abraham, who had become more and more inclined toward [[Calvinist]] theology, including [[paedobaptism]]. Meanwhile, three small congregations were established in [[Bagalur, Bangalore Urban\|Bagalur]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] and [[Bangalore]]. It places high priority of evangelization among [[Hindu]] people. The [[Presbyterian Theological Seminary]] in India provides the theological training. Sister church relations with the [[Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated)]] were established.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.bbk.gkv.nl/india/705/\|title = BBK.GKV » India}}</ref>

	In [[Tamil Nadu]] state of India there are 3 congregations. In 2011 6 independent congregations joined the small federation. In 2012, another 6 congregations and pastors joined the church. ~~Most of the churches growing visible.~~ In six cities, there are church ~~planting~~ projects.<ref>[http://www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk]</ref>		In [[Tamil Nadu]] state of India there are three congregations. In 2011 six independent congregations joined the small federation. In 2012, another 6 congregations and pastors joined the church. In six cities, there are new church development projects.<ref>[http://www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk]</ref>

	It is a member of the [[World Reformed Fellowship]].<ref>http://wrfnet.org/about/membership/denominational#.UlVEzdKU0rV</ref>		It is a member of the [[World Reformed Fellowship]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://wrfnet.org/about/membership/denominational#.UlVEzdKU0rV\|title = Denominational Members\|date = 22 January 2013}}</ref>

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The '''South India Reformed Churches''' is a conservative [[Calvinist]] denomination in south India. This denomination is located in Andhra Pradesh and is a Calvinist church mission of the United States. It has 8 congregations with many children's homes.<ref>[http://www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41 www.irfa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:points-of-ministry&Itemid=41]</ref>

The denomination was formed in 1993 by a former [[Baptist]] pastor, Rev Abraham wo become more and more convinced of the [[Calvinist]] faith, including [[paedobaptism]]. Meanwhile, 3 small congregations were established in [[Bagalur, Bangalore Urban|Bagalur]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] and [[Bangalore]]. It places high priority of evangelization among [[Hindu]] people. The [[Presbyterian Theological Seminary]] in India provides the theological training. Sister church relations with the [[Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated)]] was established.<ref>http://www.bbk.gkv.nl/india/705/</ref>

In [[Tamil Nadu]] state of India there are 3 congregations. In 2011 6 independent congregations joined the small federation. In 2012, another 6 congregations and pastors joined the church. Most of the churches growing visible. In six cities, there are church planting projects.<ref>[http://www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk www.deverrenaasten.nl/nl/projects/view/46/india-south-india-ref-churches-missionair-werk]</ref>

It is a member of the [[World Reformed Fellowship]].<ref>http://wrfnet.org/about/membership/denominational#.UlVEzdKU0rV</ref>

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{{World Reformed Fellowship}}

[[Category:1993 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Presbyterianism in India]]
[[Category:Reformed denominations in Asia]]
[[Category:Members of the World Reformed Fellowship]]

South India Reformed Churches - Revision history

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