National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon

National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon
The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL), also known as Synod SL (of Syria and Lebanon), is a Reformed denomination in the Middle East. It is a federation of Arabic-speaking congregations, that trace back their origin to the evangelical revival in the 19th century. These churches adopted Reformed theology and Presbyterian church government. This Reformed revival was supported by many Reformed churches in the United States. The Ottoman authorities recognised the Protestant faith in 1848, the first congregations were founded in Beirut, Hasbaya. Later congregations were established in the major cities. The Synod was organised in 1920 with several Presbyteries. There has been a steady growth in new members in recent years.
The church supports and runs over 20 schools and kindergartens. In 2004 it had 8,000 members and about 60 congregations.
The Evangelical Synod in the Middle East is a member of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the World Council of Churches and the Middle East Council of Churches.
The president of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon is Reverend Doctor Salim Sahyouni and the vice-president is Reverend Samuel Hanna. Reverend Mgrditch Karageuzian is the Synod's Secretary General.
Affiliated churches
List of the Churches
Syria
National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia
The National Evangelical Church in Al Malkiyeh
The National Evangelical Church in Al Quameshli
The National Evangelical Church in Al Hasakeh
The National Evangelical Church in Aleppo
The National Evangelical Church in Edleb
The National Evangelical Church in Al Ghassaniyeh
The National Evangelical Church in Hamah
The National Evangelical Church in Mhardeh
The National Evangelical Church in Homs
The National Evangelical Church in Feiruzi
The National Evangelical Church in Al Hafar
The National Evangelical Church in Amar Al Hoson
The National Evangelical Church in Al Yazdiyeh
The National Evangelical Church in Banias
The National Evangelical Church in Al Gnaimiyeh
The National Evangelical Church in Damascus
The National Evangelical Church in Kharaba
The National Evangelical Church in Ain Al Chaara
The National Evangelical Church in Al Nabaq
Lebanon
The National Evangelical Church in Minyarah
The National Evangelical Church in Tripoli
The National Evangelical Church in Hakour
The National Evangelical Church in Al Rabieh
The National Evangelical Church in Ras Beirut
The National Evangelical Church in Al Mrouj
The National Evangelical Church in Souk Al Ghareb
The National Evangelical Church in Ain Zhalta
The National Evangelical Church in Zahleh
The National Evangelical Church in Kab Elias
The National Evangelical Church in Kherbet Kanafar
The National Evangelical Church in Saghbin
The National Evangelical Church in Al Jmailiye
The National Evangelical Church in Majdalona
The National Evangelical Church in Sidon
The National Evangelical Church in Darb El Sim
The National Evangelical Church in Der Mimas
The National Evangelical Church in Marjaaoun
The National Evangelical Church in Ebel El Saki
The National Evangelical Church in Aalma El Chaab
References
External links
Official website
Facebook
Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches
Reformed denominations in Asia
Protestantism in Lebanon
19th-century establishments in Asia
Protestantism in Syria