Presbyterian Community in Congo

In 1891, the American Presbyterian Mission in the Congo (of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America) began its work in Kasaï. The name quickly spread throughout the country, especially in the region of Katanga. The denomination became known for its social and educational work, as well as its mediation role in interethnic conflicts in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The denomination administers the Presbyterian University of Congo. In the 1970s, splinter groups formed the Presbyterian Community in Eastern Kasai, Presbyterian Community in Western Kasai and Reformed Community of Presbyterians. In 2006, the denomination reported to the World Council of Churches that it had 2,500,000 members in 926 congregations and 672 pastors. == Doctrine ==

The community allows the ordination of women in all its offices. It also subscribes to the Apostles' Creed and the Westminster Confession of Faith. == Inter-church relations ==

The CPC is a member of the World Council of Churches, of the All Africa Conference of Churches, of the World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Church of Christ in Congo. In addition, it has close relationships with the Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa and the Protestant Community of Shaba. ==Doctrine==

• Apostles Creed • Westminster Confession of Faith • Member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches ==References==