Baptist Evangelical Church in Angola explained

Baptist Evangelical Church in Angola
Native Name:Igreja Baptista Evangélica em Angola
Native Name Lang:pt
Abbreviation:IEBA
Main Classification:Evangelical Christianity
Theology:Baptist
Associations:Baptist World Alliance
Founded Date:1977
Headquarters:Luanda, Angola
Congregations:415
Members:174,218

The Baptist Evangelical Church in Angola (Portuguese: Igreja Baptista Evangélica em Angola) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Angola. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Luanda.

History

The Union has its origins in a British mission of the Baptist Missionary Society and the founding of a church in 1878 in Mbanza-Kongo.[1] It was officially founded in 1977.[2] In 2008, it was recognized as a social partner of the State by the government due to its actions in the fields of education and health.[3]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 415 churches and 174,218 members.[4]

Schools

It has 34 affiliated schools.[5]

Health Services

It has an eye center in Mbanza-Kongo.[6]

See also

References

  1. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 22
  2. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 1017
  3. APA, Angola: IEBA considérée comme un partenaire social de l'Etat, Angola Press Agency via allafrica.com, Angola, 29 septembre 2008
  4. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
  5. RNA, Igreja Baptista Evangélica em Angola completa 143 anos de existência, rna.ao, Angola, October 21, 2021
  6. JA, IEBA no Zaire realiza sessão de cirurgias de cataratas, jornaldeangola.ao, Angola, September 2, 2017