Classification Protestant Theology conservative Reformed Founder Dr. Minnie Alexander Number of members 150,000 | Orientation Evangelical Calvinist Polity Presbyterian Origin 1911
Pakistan | |
Branched from Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church | ||
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan is a Protestant denomination in Pakistan that forms part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
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History
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church had its beginnings in the 17th century, whereas the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan was founded in 1911. The Church of Pakistan and the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan are among the other Christian denominations. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Pakistan has as membership of around 150,000.
The centennial celebration of the church was held in Karachi where more than 5,000 ARP members were present. The beginning of the church was in 1906. Under British rule doctor Minnie Alexander came to Montgomery to extend medical assistance to the poor. Dr Minnie started mission work by working at a small clinic in Sialkot. Alexanders tenacity draw many more missionaries to Pakistan and now the denomination has more than 110,000 members. Dr. Ranson come to Pakistan with his family in 1920.
Dr Minnie's small clinic become a 160 bed hospital. The church established the School of Nursingin Sahiwal in 1948. The denomination has several Christian schools in Pakistan. The ARP mission has planted 100 churches in Pakistan, 28 of which have planted in Karachi.
Theological education
The Gujranwala Theological Seminary serves the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan and the Church of Pakistan to train pastors and ministers.
Doctrine
The Church motto says: "Whoever believes on HIM will not be put to shame".