Evangelical Synod of North America
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Evangelical_and_Reformed_Church
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Evangelical_Church_in_Germany
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
Social justice initiatives
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Reformed theology
|
| gptkbp:education_institution |
Seminaries and colleges
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:North_America
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| gptkbp:events |
Annual conferences
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1840
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Union_with_the_Congregational_Christian_Churches
Advocacy for education reform Advocacy for peace and justice Support for mental health initiatives Support for theological education Advocacy for economic justice Support for disaster relief efforts Engagement in community development projects Promotion of health and wellness initiatives Support for LGBTQ+ inclusion Support for local congregations Promotion of racial reconciliation Involvement in the Civil Rights Movement Support for refugee assistance programs Support for environmental stewardship Promotion of women's leadership Engagement in global health initiatives Advocacy for human rights. Engagement in public policy advocacy Participation in interfaith dialogue Promotion of peacebuilding efforts Promotion of arts in worship Promotion of family ministries Engagement in global missions Establishment of mission work Creation of youth programs Development of ecumenical relations Establishment of the Evangelical Church Expansion into the South Formation of the Evangelical Synod Growth in the Midwest Response to immigration issues Response to modern social issues |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promoted unity among Protestant denominations
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Evangelical Synod of North America
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
Liturgical
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:John_William_Mc_Cauley
|
| gptkbp:membership |
approximately 1 million
|
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:William_A._Brown
gptkb:Henry_Melchior_Muhlenberg gptkb:Charles_H._H._Wright |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:German_Reformed_Church
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
The Evangelical Review
|
| gptkbp:religion |
Authority of Scripture
Salvation through faith Sacraments of Baptism and Communion |