Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (NGK)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dutch-reformed-church-in-south-africa-ngk

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1. What is the primary geographic base?South Africa
2. What is the extended presence?Namibia, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia
3. Where does the NGK have churches besides South Africa?The NGK has churches in Namibia, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. It is found in several Southern African countries.
4. How many people were members of the NGK in 2013?In 2013 the NGK had about 1.1 million members. That is more than a million people who belong to the church.

Reformed Tradition: A branch of Protestant Christianity emphasizing God's sovereignty, predestination, and biblical authority.
Nomenclature: The system of naming things, especially in a particular field or science.
Denomination: A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church, distinguished by specific doctrines or practices.