| Batak Christian Protestant Church | |
|---|---|
| Huria Kristen Batak Protestan | |
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| Abbreviation | HKBP |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Lutheran |
| Scripture | Protestant Bible |
| Theology | HKBP Confession[1] |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Ephorus | Rev. Robinson Butarbutar |
| Associations | See below |
| Region | Indonesia, United States, Singapore and Malaysia |
| Language | Indonesian, Toba Batak |
| Headquarters | Hutatoruan V, Tarutung, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Origin | 7 October 1861 |
| Separated from | Rhenish Missionary Society (RMG) |
| Members | 4,133,000 |
| Official website | hkbp.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]
- ^ "Konfesi HKBP". HKBP-Guidebook.com. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "HKBP: Gereja Lutheran Gado-gado". SAEnababan.com. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Indonesia". Lutheran World Federation. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Serah Terima Jabatan Pimpinan HKBP Periode 2016-2020 Kepada Pimpinan HKBP Periode 2020-2024".