HKBP TARAKAN

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Batak Protestant Christian places of worship

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Huria Kristen Protestant Batak (abbreviated as HKBP) is a church that is Protestant Christian in the Batak community. This church is the largest among the Protestant Churches in Indonesia, making it the third largest religious organization after Nahdlatul 'Ulama and Muhammadiyah [1]. This church grew out of the mission of the RMG (Rheinische Missionsgesellschaft) from Germany and was officially established on Monday, October 7, 1861.nnAt present, HKBP has a congregation of around 4.5 million members throughout Indonesia. HKBP also has several churches abroad, such as in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, New York, and in the state of Colorado, United States. Although using the name Batak, HKBP is also open to other ethnic groups.nnSince it was first established, HKBP is headquartered in Pearaja (North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra) which is about 1 km from the center of Tarutung, the district capital. Pearaja is a village located along the road to the city of Sibolga (the capital of Central Tapanuli Regency). The HKBP office complex, the administrative center of the HKBP organization, is in an area of ​​approximately 20 hectares. In this complex Ephorus (= bishop) as the highest head of HKBP has an office.nnHKBP is a member of the Fellowship of Churches in Indonesia (PGI), a member of the Council of Asian Churches (CCA), and a member of the World Council of Churches (DGD). As a church based on Lutheran teachings, HKBP is also a member of the Lutheran World Federation (Lutheran World Federation) based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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