Baptist Evangelical Church in Angola
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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.
| Baptist Evangelical Church in Angola | |
|---|---|
| Igreja Baptista Evangélica em Angola | |
| Abbreviation | IEBA |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Luanda, Angola |
| Origin | 1977 |
| Congregations | 415 |
| Members | 174,218 |
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]
