Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea
| Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea |
| Origin | 1977 |
| Congregations | 493 |
| Members | 84,700 |
| Hospitals | 3 |
| Primary schools | 40 |
| Seminaries | 2 |
| Official website | bupng |
The Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea is a Baptist Christian denomination in Papua New Guinea. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Mount Hagen.
History
[edit]The Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea has its origins in a mission of the Australian Baptist Ministries in 1850. [1] It is officially founded in 1977. [2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 493 churches and 84,700 members. [3]
Schools
[edit]The convention has 40 primary schools gathered in the Baptist Education Agency. [4]
It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [5]
Health Services
[edit]The convention has 3 hospitals. [6]
References
[edit]- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 427
- ^ Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. XXV
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ^ Baptist Union PNG, Baptist Education Agency, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
- ^ Baptist Union PNG, Ministry Department, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
- ^ Baptist Union PNG, Humanitarian Support, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
