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Reformed Church of Christ for Nations
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The Reformed Church of Christ for Nations (RCCN) is a Reformed Christian denomination based in Nigeria, formed in 1993 by a group of churches that broke away from the Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria.[1]
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History
The Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria (ICRN) was founded in the 20th century by missionaries from the Sudan United Mission and Christian Reformed Church in North America.[2][3][4]
In 1973, a group of churches, mostly made up of members of the Kuteb tribe, broke away from the ICRN and formed the Church of Christ in Nigeria, or Ekklesia Kristi A Nigeria.[1]
In 1993, the synod decided to change the name to Christ Reformed Church in Nigeria to better reflect its national identity and Reformed tradition. [1][5]
Eventually, the denomination changed its name again to Reformed Church of Christ for the Nations.[5]
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Doctrine and organization
The RCCN endorses the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, and Westminster Confession of Faith. Church governance is structured on three levels: local council, district council and synod, which meets twice a year.[1]
In the 2020s church members were attacked and killed in several Islamic terrorism events.[6][7]
Statistics
According to data from the World Council of Churches, in 2016 the RCCN was made up of approximately 250,000 members and 64 pastors.[5]
However, in a survey conducted by the Christian Reformed Church in North America, in 2024, the RCCN reported having 100,000 members, in 132 congregations. [8]
Ecumenical affiliations
The RCCN is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches[9] and of the World Council of Churches.[5]
Additionally, the denomination has full communion with the Christian Reformed Church in North America.[10]
References
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