European Baptist Federation
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Federation of Baptist associationsTemplate:SHORTDESC:Federation of Baptist associations
| European Baptist Federation | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EBF |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Region | 52 countries |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Origin | 1964 |
| Congregations | 24,000 |
| Members | 800,000 |
| Missionary organization | EBM international |
| Official website | www |
The European Baptist Federation (EBF) is a federation of 59 Baptist associations and is one of six regional fellowships in the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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History
The EBF was founded in Ruschlikon, Switzerland, in 1949.[1] That same year, it participated in the founding of the International Baptist Theological Study Centre in Ruschlikon, Switzerland.[2] It lays a great deal of emphasis on human rights, religious liberty and aid programs. According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 59 member associations in 52 countries, 24,000 churches and 800,000 members. [3]
See also
- Bible
- Born again
- Baptist beliefs
- List of Baptist confessions
- List of Baptist World Alliance National Fellowships
- Jesus Christ
- Believers' Church
References
External links
- European Baptist Federation - Official Web Site