Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
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| Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | conservative Calvinist |
| Theology | Reformed, Evangelical |
| Governance | Presbyterian |
| Associations | World Reformed Fellowship |
| Region | New Zealand |
| Origin | 2002 New Zealand |
| Separations | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Congregations | 22 |
| Members | unknown |
Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (GPCNZ) is a Presbyterian denomination in New Zealand which was formed in 2002. It currently consists of 21 churches and missions, which are in the process of becoming fully established churches.[1]
Contents
1 Background
2 Theology
3 Church positions
4 Ecumenical relations
5 Theological institutions
6 Constituent churches
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Background[edit]
Many members of the GPCNZ are former members who left the largely liberal Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) seeking a more biblically faithful alternative. In practice this means that the GPCNZ holds different views to the PCANZ on the Bible, salvation, the gospel, preaching, homosexuality and the ordination of women.[2] In 1974 the Evangelical Presbyterian Church was founded in Christchurch. In 2000 like minded churches formed Grace Bible Churches. In February, 2003 a fully fledged denomination with common constitution called Grace Presbyterian Church in New Zealand was formed.[3]
Theology[edit]
The Grace Presbyterian Church describes itself as "Presbyterian in government, Reformed in theology, and Evangelical in spirit." [2] It confesses the truth of the Trinity, the centrality of Jesus, the unconditional and yet particular love of God the Father, and the irresistible calling, present power and ministry of The Holy Spirit.
Grace Presbyterian Church holds to the Westminster Confession of Faith as its official confession of faith.
Grace Presbyterian Church believes in the sovereignty of God and subscribes to the Solas of the Reformation:
Grace Alone (Sola Gratia)
Faith Alone (Sola Fide)
Christ Alone (Solus Christus)
Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura)
God's Glory Alone (Soli Deo Gloria)
The denomination teaches that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and remains committed to Reformed Christianity. The Bible contains everything people need to know for salvation.[2]
Church positions[edit]
Grace Presbyterian Church teaches that homosexual practice is sinful. In relation to abortion, it maintains that the Bible does not distinguish between prenatal and postnatal life.
GPCNZ believes that women are valued members of the church, but that the Scriptures limit the office of pastors and elders only to men.[2]
Each congregation has the right to own and control the property.
Local Churches are represented in the Presbytery and the General Assembly.
Ecumenical relations[edit]
GPCNZ is in the process of forming formal links with the Reformed Churches of New Zealand, the Presbyterian Church of Australia, and the Presbyterian Church in America.[4]
It is a member denomination of the World Reformed Fellowship.[5]
Theological institutions[edit]
GPCNZ does not operate its own theological college, and has approved the courses at the Grace Theological College [6] as the churches' official training institution in New Zealand. Grace Theological College is a non-denominational institution for leaders of churches in the evangelical and Reformed tradition. It was established in 1995.[7]
Official website:[6]
Constituent churches[edit]
| Church | Location | Year Formed | Current Pastor/Minister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Presbytery | |||
| Redeemer Grace Presbyterian Church[8] | Flat Bush | 2005 | (Vacant) |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church, Manurewa | Manurewa | Peter Reynolds | |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Takanini | 2001 | Geoff Macpherson |
| Providence Presbyterian Church | Mangere | (Vacant) | |
| Grace Church | Gisborne | Bruwer Vroon | |
| City Presbyterian Church (Mission Church) | Central Auckland | Travis Scott | |
| Central Presbytery | |||
| Grace Community Church New Plymouth[9] | New Plymouth | David Farr | |
| Wanganui Grace Presbyterian Church[10] | Wanganui | Peter van den Brink | |
| Grace @ Wellington[11] | Wellington | Ian D Bayne | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Christchurch[12] | Christchurch | 1974 | John McGimpsey |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ashburton | Ashburton | David Bayne | |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Fairlie | Fairlie | David Bayne | |
| Southern Presbytery | |||
| Grace Bible Church, Dunedin | Dunedin | (Vacant) | |
| Grace Presbyterian Church Waihola[13] | Waihola | Alf Bradfield | |
| Catlins Evangelical Church | Owaka | ||
| Grace Presbyterian Church, Gore | Gore | Sam Duthie | |
| Wyndham Evangelical Church[14] | Wyndham | Geoff Lloyd | |
| Grace Presbyterian Church[15] | Invercargill | John Van Rij | |
See also[edit]
Presbyterian polity
References[edit]
^ "Church Finder". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2015-08-31..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output .citation qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-maintdisplay:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em
^ abcd "About Us". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ "History | Grace Presbyterian Church of Christchurch, NZ". Gracechristchurch.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ "Links". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ [1] Archived July 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
^ [2] Archived August 28, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Links". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ [3] Archived August 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Welcome to Grace Community Church New Plymouth". Gracenp.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ "Wanganui Grace Presbyterian Church". Gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ "Grace @ Wellington | Every One reaching One to reach One more". Gracewellington.org.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ Milton, Rusty. "Grace Presbyterian Church Christchurch". Journey.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2010-05-26. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ [4] Archived September 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Wyndham Evangelical Church". Wyndhamevangelical.org.nz. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
^ [5][dead link]
External links[edit]
- The Official Website of Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
Categories:
- Religious organizations established in 2002
- Presbyterianism in New Zealand
- 2002 establishments in New Zealand
- Members of the World Reformed Fellowship
- Presbyterian denominations established in the 21st century
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