Reformed Church in Africa

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:advocacy Promotion of human rights
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:World_Communion_of_Reformed_Churches
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Dutch_Reformed_Church
gptkbp:challenges Struggles during apartheid era
gptkbp:charityWork Support for the needy and marginalized
gptkbp:collaborations Connections with international churches
gptkbp:community_engagement Programs for young people
gptkbp:community_involvement Community development programs
Assistance for local families
gptkbp:community_outreach Programs for local communities
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence_on_South_African_culture
gptkbp:culturalEvents Celebration of cultural heritage
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Multicultural congregations
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Prayer_and_Bible_study_groups
gptkbp:doctrine gptkb:Calvinism
Belief in the sovereignty of God
gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations Engagement_with_other_Christian_denominations
gptkbp:educational_programs Theological seminaries
gptkbp:events Annual synod meetings
gptkbp:founded 1859
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Hendrik_de_Cock
gptkbp:futurePlans Growth and outreach plans
gptkbp:global_presence Congregations in various countries
gptkbp:governance Presbyterian_polity
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:historical_figure Influential church leaders
gptkbp:historical_significance Part_of_the_Reformed_tradition_in_Africa
gptkbp:historicalEvent Involvement in anti-apartheid movement
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Archives of church history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reformed Church in Africa
gptkbp:interagencyCooperation Engagement with other faiths
gptkbp:language gptkb:Afrikaans
gptkbp:leadership Elders and deacons
gptkbp:membership approximately 1 million
gptkbp:mission Local and international missions
gptkbp:notablePerson Various prominent theologians
gptkbp:partnerships Collaboration with NGOs
gptkbp:philanthropy Sending missionaries abroad
gptkbp:publications Theological journals and books
gptkbp:region Southern_Africa
gptkbp:religion Training for pastors and leaders
Emphasis on justice and mercy
gptkbp:sacraments Baptism and Communion
Structured worship services
gptkbp:social_responsibility Advocacy for social justice
gptkbp:soundtrack Incorporation of hymns and contemporary music
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Sustainability and conservation efforts
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities Service projects for members
gptkbp:worship_style Reformed worship
gptkbp:youth_development Youth ministry initiatives
Training for youth leaders
Empowerment programs for women