The Baptist Evangelical Church in 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.William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 22 It was officially founded in 1977.J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 1017 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.APA, Angola: IEBA considérée comme un partenaire social de l'Etat, Angola Press Agency via allafrica.com, Angola, 29 septembre 2008
According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 415 churches and 174,218 members.Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
Schools It has 34 affiliated schools.RNA, Igreja Baptista Evangélica em Angola completa 143 anos de existência, rna.ao, Angola, October 21, 2021
Health Services It has an eye center in Mbanza-Kongo.JA, IEBA no Zaire realiza sessão de cirurgias de cataratas , jornaldeangola.ao, Angola, September 2, 2017
See also
Bible Born again Baptist beliefs Jesus Christ Believers' Church
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