Founded in 1958 (forerunner: the Missionary Conference, founded in 1913).

Basis: Mindful of their union with Jesus, King and Saviour, of their duty to spread the gospel, and of their communion with the universal church, the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar and the Malagasy Lutheran Church work together in the Federation of Protestant Churches in Madagascar.

The Federation of Protestant Churches in Madagascar is affiliated with the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism of the World Council of Churches.