The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian – Blantyre Synod is a synod of the

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, located in southern Malawi. It was founded by Church of Scotland missionaries in 1876.

History

Blantyre Synod started as a mission of the Church of Scotland. The first missionary was Henry Henderson accompanied by a freed slave. He chose a mission ground suggested by David Livingstone. The Blantyre Mission was founded in 1876, with a church and school. It became a refuge for slaves. The number of Christians grew, and in 1891 the

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was dedicated. In the late 1920s, responsibility for the church shifted from Scottish missionaries to African leaders.

Partner churches

* Church of Scotland *

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* Presbyterian Church of Ireland *

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Theology

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* Westminster Confession of Faith * Westminster Larger Catechism * Westminster Shorter Catechism

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Church of Central Africa Presbyterian - Blantyre Synod Presbyterianism in Malawi Presbyterian denominations in Africa Presbyterian organizations established in the 19th century Religious organizations established in 1876 1876 establishments in Africa