Batak Christian Protestant Church

Batak Christian Protestant Church
Huria Kristen Batak Protestan
AbbreviationHKBP
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationLutheran
ScriptureProtestant Bible
TheologyHKBP Confession[1]
PolityEpiscopal
EphorusRev. Robinson Butarbutar
AssociationsSee below
RegionIndonesia, United States, Singapore and Malaysia
LanguageIndonesian, Toba Batak
HeadquartersHutatoruan V [id], Tarutung, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Origin7 October 1861
Separated fromRhenish Missionary Society (RMG)
Members4,133,000
Official websitehkbp.or.id

The Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP, or Batak Christian Protestant Church in English") is an Evangelical Lutheran church among the Batak people, generally the Toba Batak in Indonesia. This church uses an Ecumenical worship style influenced by the Dutch Reformed Church due to the influence of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia, as well as the legacy obtained from the Rhenish Missionary Society when the church was founded.[2] With a membership of 4,133,000,[3] it is one of the largest Protestant churches in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Its present leader is Ephorus (bishop) Robinson Butarbutar.[4]

  1. ^ "Konfesi HKBP". HKBP-Guidebook.com. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ^ "HKBP: Gereja Lutheran Gado-gado". SAEnababan.com. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Indonesia". Lutheran World Federation. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Serah Terima Jabatan Pimpinan HKBP Periode 2016-2020 Kepada Pimpinan HKBP Periode 2020-2024".