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.
| 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 |
History
editThe 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] In 1993, Birgit Elisabet Karlsson was the first woman pastor to become President of the EBF.[3]
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.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 202
- ↑ Stephen R. Holmes, Baptist Theology, T&T Clark, UK, 2012, p. 62
- ↑ "100 years of women in Baptist ministry". Baptist.org. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ European Baptist Federation, About, ebf.org, Netherlands, retrieved May 5, 2023
External links
edit- European Baptist Federation - Official Web Site