The Fundamentalist Presbyterian Church in Brazil was founded in 1956 in northeastern part of Brazil under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Israel Gueiros. A schism occurred in the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, because of the inspiration of the Bible and other doctrinal issues. Today the church has 5 presbytery and the denomination are about to form a Synod. Has its own journal and started evangelical projects. The church has 1,800–2,000 members and 27 congregations.[1]
| Igreja Presbiteriana Fundamentalista do Brasil | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Calvinist |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Founder | Israel Furtado Gueiros |
| Origin | 1996 Recife |
| Separated from | Presbyterian Church of Brazil |
| Members | 1.800-2.000 |
| Places of worship | 27 |
The church has connections with other fundamentalist churches and Carl McIntire. The church adhere to the Apostle Creed and Westminster Confession of Faith.[2]
The current moderator is José Pereira de Barros.[3]
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