European Baptist Federation
{{Short description|Federation of Baptist associations}}
{{Infobox Christian denomination
| name = European Baptist Federation
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| abbreviation = EBF
| main_classification = Evangelical Christianity
| theology = Baptist
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| associations = Baptist World Alliance
| founded_date = 1964
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| headquarters = Amsterdam, Netherlands
| area = 52 countries
| congregations = 24,000
| members = 800,000
| missionary organization = EBM international
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| website = {{URL|http://www.ebf.org/}}
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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.
History
The EBF was founded in Ruschlikon, Switzerland, in 1949. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 202 That same year, it participated in the founding of the International Baptist Theological Study Centre in Ruschlikon, Switzerland. Stephen R. Holmes, Baptist Theology, T&T Clark, UK, 2012, p. 62 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. European Baptist Federation, [https://www.ebf.org/about About], ebf.org, Netherlands, retrieved May 5, 2023
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.ebf.org/ European Baptist Federation] - Official Web Site
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Category:Christian organizations established in 1949
Category:Baptist denominations in Europe
Category:Baptist denominations established in the 20th century