Union of the Baptist Christians in North Macedonia

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The Union of the Baptist Christians in North Macedonia is an association of Baptist Christian churches in North Macedonia. It is affiliated with the European Baptist Federation and the Baptist World Alliance.

History

The Convention has its origins in the establishment of the first Baptist Church in 1928. [1] The Union of Baptist Christians was organized in 1991. [2]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 100 members and 3 churches. [3]

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References

  1. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 357
  2. Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. 160
  3. European Baptist Federation, Members, ebf.org, Netherlands, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023