The Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands () is a Baptist Christian denomination in the Netherlands. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Amsterdam.
History
The Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands has its origins in the founding of the first Baptist church in Amsterdam, by the English pastor John Smyth in 1609, thus marking the beginning of the Baptist movement.Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. 54 However, it was a mission of the Danish Julius Köbner in 1845 that allowed the establishment of several churches in the country.William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 409 It was officially founded by seven congregations in 1881.William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 409 According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 80 churches and 9,184 members.Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
See also Born again Baptist beliefs Believers' Church Brotherhood of Baptist Churches
References
External links Official Website