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News
Collection of news, stories, and reflections
from EBF and its member bodies


Hans Riphagen – New Rector of the Dutch Baptist Seminary
AMSTERDAM – Dr. Hans Riphagen (38) has been appointed rector of the Baptist Seminary in Amsterdam as of September 1. This was announced...
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Jun 23, 20212 min read


Join EBF in Commemorating World Refugee Sunday
June 20th is World Refugee Day. Each year the Sundays around this day are celebrated as World Refugee Sunday, this year June 20th and...
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Jun 13, 20211 min read


Baptists and Orthodox Discuss Human Dignity
On May 26, 2021, Baptists theologians and leaders from around the world participated in a joint conversation with Orthodox theologians...
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Jun 1, 20211 min read


New Church Plant in North Macedonia
The Baptist Union of North Macedonia includes only a few congregations and the most prominent is “Good News” Baptist Church in Skopje....

Daniel Trusiewicz
May 19, 20214 min read


EBF Commission on Migration Launches Migration Mapping Survey
After a mapping exercise conducted in 2015-2016 to see the response of EBF member bodies to the refugee crisis, it is time for an updated...
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May 16, 20212 min read


How Should Followers of Christ Respond to the Current Situation in Israel/Palestine?
Rev. Dr Yohanna Katanacho, Academic Dean of Nazareth Evangelical College Let us first understand what is going on in Israel/Palestine...
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May 11, 20213 min read


From Relapse to Hope
Cristina Arcidiacono, Baptist Union of Italy Dear Sisters and Brothers, What I share with you today is a version of a reflection, which I...
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Mar 24, 20215 min read


Bjørn Bjørnø: “I want to be a blessing to the Baptist Community.”
On the 11th of November 2020, the Baptist Union of Norway welcomed a new General Secretary, Bjørn Bjørnø (60). Although Bjørn is new to...

Tim Solwoong Kim
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Voices heard about the 10 years of conflict in Syria
It is hard to believe that it is 10 years since a terrible civil war erupted in Syria. It has left over 380,000 people dead and a further...
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Mar 15, 20216 min read


IBTS Centre announce New Chair in Christian Social Ethics at VU Amsterdam
We are delighted to announce that the collaborative partnership between IBTS Centre and Vrije Universiteit Faculty of Religion and...

IBTS
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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