The Presbyterian Church in Korea (ChanYang) was formed in 1987 by Pastor Park Jong-Hwa. Five Presbyteries were established and founded the denomination in El Bethel Church (ChangYang) in 1988. It has 13,748 members in 57 congregations, 8 presbyteries and a General Assembly. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are the official standards. There is no female ordination of pastors.[1] It is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.[2]