The South Sudan Evangelical Presbyterian Church (SSEPC) is a Reformed Presbyterian Christian denomination in South Sudan. The church originated in American Presbyterian missionary work in the former Sudan and became an independent denomination in 2011, following the independence of South Sudan.

Contents

• History
• Origins in Sudan
• Formation of the South Sudan church
• Religious persecution
• Social work
• Organization and affiliations
• Doctrine
• References

History

Religious persecution

Despite the independence of South Sudan, members of the denomination have continued to face religious persecution in Sudan (formerly North Sudan). In 2014, a pastor of the church was imprisoned after preaching at a church in Khartoum. ^{[7] [8]}

In 2015, two pastors belonging to the denomination were released from detention in Sudan following international advocacy. ^{[9] [10]}

Social work

The South Sudan Evangelical Presbyterian Church is involved in social and humanitarian initiatives, particularly in response to armed conflict and communal violence in South Sudan. Its activities include trauma healing programs, training of community facilitators, and pastoral care for displaced and vulnerable populations. ^[11]

Organization and affiliations

The denomination became a member of the World Council of Churches in 2025, at which time it reported approximately 50,000 members. ^[2]

It is also a member of the All Africa Conference of Churches ^[12] and the South Sudan Council of Churches. ^[13]

Although it is not a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the denomination maintains dialogue and cooperation with the organization. ^[1]

Doctrine

The South Sudan Evangelical Presbyterian Church subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith, as well as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, reflecting its Reformed Presbyterian theological tradition. ^[14]

References