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.