In 1940 this church adopted Nigeria as a mission field.
The church never adopted the committee's recommendations but continues to struggle with the issue.
This was ended in 1921, when the church adopted a conservative statement of faith and practice.
Therefore, he says, the church adopts a critical attitude toward both systems.
The local church had adopted a rich vocabulary, which made the job somewhat easier.
A local church adopted a house, and so did people and families from the neighborhood.
After the collapse of communism the church adopted a new constitution.
In 1991, some local parishes were merged, and the church adopted its present name.
Many churches have however adopted inclusive language in the description of God.