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