- Source: Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar
The Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM) (French: Conseil chrétien des Eglises à Madagascar; Malagasy: Fiombonan'ny Fiangonana Kristiana eto Madagasikara) is an inter-church organization in Madagascar founded in 1980.
It comprises the four main religious denominations in the country: the Roman Catholic Church (EKAR), the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM), the Malagasy Episcopal Church (Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy/Anglican Church), and the Malagasy Lutheran Church (FLM).
The FFKM is headquartered in Antananarivo, and its member denominations represent more than 10 million members. The FFKM currently celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Membership
To become a member church, a denomination "must confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and only Saviour according to the scriptures."
Leadership
The leadership of the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar comprises elected representatives from member denominations, including a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. These leaders oversee the organization's activities, serve as spokespersons, and facilitate collaboration among churches. Committees may also be appointed to address specific areas of focus such as ecumenical relations and social justice. Overall, the leadership works towards promoting unity, dialogue, and collective action among Christian communities in Madagascar.
See also
World Council of Churches
References
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- Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar
- Religion in Madagascar
- Malagasy Lutheran Church
- Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar
- World Communion of Reformed Churches
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- List of Christian denominations by number of members
- Christianity in Bangladesh
- List of Christian denominations
- Politics of Madagascar
