The International Baptist Convention is an association of English-speaking Baptist churches and missions in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Frankfurt. History The International Baptist Convention has its roots in the Association of Baptists in Continental Europe founded in 1959 by Immanuel Baptist Church in Wiesbaden and Bethel International Baptist Church in Frankfurt, Germany. Beginning in 1961, the International Mission Board sent a missionary couple to work with these churches. Some churches from England joined the ABCE in 1964, and the name was changed to the European Baptist Convention (EBC). The first EBC churches were started to minister to United States military personnel stationed in Europe. In 2003, the name was changed to International Baptist Convention after the body expanded outside Europe. According to a denomination census released in 2020, it claimed 65 churches and 5,005 members. Beliefs The convention has a Baptist confession of faith. It is a member of the Baptist World Alliance. See also Baptists in Germany Born again Baptist beliefs Believers' Church References Sources International Baptist Convention Constitution International Baptist Convention Operations Manual External links International Baptist Convention Web Site International Baptist Church Ministries Web Site Christian organizations established in 1959 Baptist denominations in Europe Baptist denominations established in the 20th century