Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi (KJPSS)
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| Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Calvinist |
| Scripture | Holy Bible |
| Polity | Presbyterian |
| Governance | Synod |
| Moderator | Rev. G. P. L. Gadew |
| Associations | Presbyterian Church of India North East India Christian Council |
| Region | Meghalaya |
| Headquarters | Shillong |
| Origin | 24 November 2002 |
| Branched from | Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod |
| Congregations | 854 |
| Members | 3,39,737 |
| Ministers | 186 |
| Secondary schools | 5 |
| Official website | http://www.kjpss.org/ |
The Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi is one of the constituent units of the Presbyterian Church of India. It has its headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya. It has 854 churches and 339,737 members mostly among the Khasi people.
History[edit]
It was formed from the erstwhile Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod and was constituted on the 24th November, 2002 by Rev. H. Remthanga, Moderator, General Assembly, Presbyterian Church of India at the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, Shillong, Ri Lum Presbytery.[1]
Presbyteries[edit]
Presbyteries under the KJP Synod Mihngi:
- Shillong Ri Lum Presbytery
- Mawlai Presbytery
- Rangthong Presbytery
- Mawphlang Presbytery
- Mairang Presbytery
- Shella Presbytery
- Sohra Presbytery
- Nongstoin Presbytery
- Nongpyndeng Presbytery
- Pariong Presbyrtery
- Nongrmai Presbytery
- Nongsynrih Presbytery
- Mawbuh Ri BhoiPresbytery
- Laitkseh Presbytery
- Mawnai Presbytery
- Nongkhlaw Presbytery
- Nongthliew Presbytery
- Ri Lyngngam Presbytery
- Rambrai Presbytery
- Umsaw Presbyrtery
- Myriaw Presbytery
- Mynnar Presbytery
- Nongum Presbytery
- Tynghor Presbytery
- Mawdem Presbytery
- Sohiong Presbytery
- Jakrem-Photjaud Presbytery
- Mawkyrwat Presbytery
Education[edit]
At present there are 2 (two) Colleges and 5 (five) schools run by the Synod.[2]
Colleges[edit]
- Synod College
- Nabon Synod College
Schools[edit]
- KJP Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Shillong,
- KJP Synod Sepngi Secondary School, Nongstoin,
- Synod Higher Secondary School, Shillong,
- Joel Gatphoh Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kynroh and
- Mawkhar Christian Secondary School fully managed by the Synod.
Statistics[edit]
| Statistics[3] | Number |
|---|---|
| Presbyteries | 28 |
| Districts | 108 |
| Churches | 846 |
| Minister (Pastor, etc.) | 186 |
| Probationary Pastors | 35 |
| Ordained Elders | 2,287 |
| Communicants | 1,56,871 |
| Male members | 1,63,257 |
| Female members | 1,76,480 |
| Total members | 3,39,737 |
See also[edit]
- Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Mihngi
- Christianity in Meghalaya
- North East India Christian Council
- Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India
- List of Christian denominations in North East India
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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