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Revived Presbyterian Church for the Nations

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Revived Presbyterian Church for the Nations
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationPentecostalism
PolityEpiscopalian
RegionBrazil
FounderEliseu Ribeiro da Silva
Origin1998
Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil

The Revived Presbyterian Church for the Nations (in Portuguese Igreja Presbiteriana Avivada Para as Nações or IPAN) is a Pentecostal denomination, founded in 1998, in Guarulhos, São Paulo, by Bishop Eliseu Ribeiro da Silva.[1]

The denomination became known in 2014 for accusations of involvement with ghost companies and money laundering.[2]

In addition, it is known for its political involvement in Guarulhos and its social works.[3][4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Operation Car Wash: Front companies maintain religious NGOs" (PDF). Public Ministry in the Press. April 21, 2014. p. 10. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Shell companies maintain religious NGOs". Gazeta do Povo. April 20, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  3. ^ Tiago Dantas (April 20, 2014). "'I am in a strategic position', says pastor of the Revised Presbyterian Church". O Globo. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Worship held by Bishop Eliseu Ribeiro da Silva of Igreja Presbiteriana Avivada Para as Nações". Candeia Newspaper. July 23, 2016. p. 10. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "Alive Presbyterian Church holds charity bazaar". Candeia newspaper. December 10, 2016. p. 14. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  6. ^ "Igreja Presbiteriana Avivada provides assistance to the NGO". Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado. 2009. p. 35. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Revived Presbyterian Church de Guarulhos delivers glasses to needy people". August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 8, 2022.