National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon
The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), also known as (aka) Synod SL (of Syria and Lebanon), is a Reformed denomination in the Middle East. It is a federation of Arabic-speaking congregations, that trace back their origin to the evangelical revival in the 19th century. These churches adopted Reformed theology and Presbyterian church government. This Reformed revival was supported by many Reformed churches in the United States. The Ottoman authorities recognised the Protestant faith in 1848, the first congregations were founded in Beirut, Hasbaya. Later congregations were established in the major cities. The Synod was organised in 1920 with several Presbyteries. There has been a steady growth in new members in recent years.
Evangelical Church in IraqFellowship of Middle East Evangelical ChurchesLebanese Protestant ChristiansList of Reformed denominationsList of churches in AleppoMiddle East Council of ChurchesNajla KassabNational Evangelical School (Homs, Syria)Near East School of TheologyRola SleimanSahyouniSalim SahyouniWorld Alliance of Reformed ChurchesWorld Communion of Reformed Churches
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National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon
The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), also known as (aka) Synod SL (of Syria and Lebanon), is a Reformed denomination in the Middle East. It is a federation of Arabic-speaking congregations, that trace back their origin to the evangelical revival in the 19th century. These churches adopted Reformed theology and Presbyterian church government. This Reformed revival was supported by many Reformed churches in the United States. The Ottoman authorities recognised the Protestant faith in 1848, the first congregations were founded in Beirut, Hasbaya. Later congregations were established in the major cities. The Synod was organised in 1920 with several Presbyteries. There has been a steady growth in new members in recent years.
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The National Evangelical Synod ...... the Synod's Secretary General.
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The National Evangelical Synod ...... n new members in recent years.
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