Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany
Fellowship of congregations in Germany
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The Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany (German: Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland) is a Baptist and Brethren Christian denomination in Germany. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Wustermark.
| Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany | |
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| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist, Plymouth Brethren |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Wustermark, Germany |
| Origin | 1849 |
| Congregations | 786 |
| Members | 75,767 |
| Missionary organization | EBM International |
| Aid organization | German Baptist Aid |
| Seminaries | Elstal Theological College |
| Official website | baptisten |
History
The Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany has its origins in the first Baptist church in Hamburg founded by the German missionary Johann Gerhard Oncken in 1834.[1] It is officially founded in 1849 as Federation of Christian communities baptized in Germany and Denmark.[2] In 1941, the Union of Free Christians merged with the Federation to form the Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany.[3] In 1992, the ordination of women pastors was authorized in the Convention.[4] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 786 churches and 75,767 members.[5]
Schools
It has 1 affiliated theological institute, the Elstal Theological College in Wustermark founded in 1880.[6]
Missionary organization
The Convention has a missionary organization, EBM International.[7]
Humanitarian organization
It has a humanitarian organization, German Baptist Aid.[8]
