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Baptist Union of Burundi

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Baptist Union of Burundi
Union des Églises baptistes du Burundi
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersBujumbura, Burundi
Origin1962
Congregations230
Members52,000
Official websitebucburundi.org

The Baptist Union of Burundi (French: Union des Églises baptistes du Burundi) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Burundi. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Bujumbura.

History

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The Union has its origins in a Baptist mission of Baptist Union of Denmark in 1928.[1] In 1962, it was founded under the name of Union of Baptist Churches in Burundi. [2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 230 churches and 52,000 members.[3]

References

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  1. ^ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 124
  2. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 112
  3. ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
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