“Ever wondered where faith and community intertwine in Madrid?” Right here, before the Iglesia El Buen Pastor de Madrid. This Evangelical Christian temple stands as a testament to enduring faith. It serves the Numancia neighborhood and the wider Puente de Vallecas district.
Iglesia El Buen Pastor de Madrid’s story began long before this building existed. Let’s journey back to 1871. A brother named Teodoro Calvo and his wife opened their home for evangelical worship. Their address was Calle López de Hoyos, 118.
After they passed, their children continued this mission in 1915. They had support from the Baptist Mission and Teófilo Vickman. That year, the 2nd Baptist Church opened on Calle Guindalera. Due to challenges, it moved to the Calvo family’s estate on López de Hoyos. Here, a sister opened an evangelical school.
This church had a strong missionary focus. Soon, they established locations in Ventas. Also in Cuatro Caminos, Calle Ayala, Puente de Segovia, and Puente de Vallecas.
However, a campaign against evangelicals began. In 1919, all Madrid locations closed except those in Lavapiés and Prosperidad. The Baptist Mission, supporting Madrid’s evangelization, decided to close the Prosperidad location in 1930.
The congregation disagreed. They declared independence. Various theology students and pastors from other churches helped them. In 1956, the church rejoined a Baptist organization. This was the established Unión Evangélica Bautista Española.
In 1967, construction began on the current temple. It is the Iglesia de Buen Pastor. It is located in Plaza Getafe, 1, in the Prosperidad neighborhood.
This history reveals God’s purpose for Iglesia El Buen Pastor. Many churches divide or close over time. However, El Buen Pastor has illuminated the Prosperidad neighborhood for over a century. This shows the commitment and passion of its members through trials. Their faith was tested by fire and hardship.
Today, the Iglesia El Buen Pastor is led by the Pastoral Ministry and the Church Council. The Iglesia El Buen Pastor currently has about 160 active members. Its community is broader. It has two mission points in Toledo and Ávila.
The Iglesia El Buen Pastor stands as a beacon. It offers faith, community, and a welcoming space for all. You can reach the Iglesia El Buen Pastor de Madrid via Metro Line 1 to Nueva Numancia. Also, bus 141 stops nearby. Or, use BiciMad station 226. It’s on Camino de Valderribas, 94.
Here at the Iglesia El Buen Pastor de Madrid, you witness a living history. It is a story of perseverance and faith. It is a testament to a community’s enduring spirit.