Convention_of_Southern_Baptist_Churches_in_Puerto_Rico

Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico

Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico

Group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention

The Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico (Spanish: Convención de Iglesias Bautistas del Sur de Puerto Rico) (CSBPR) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

History

The convention has its origins in a mission of the North American Mission Board in 1964.[1] It was officially founded in 1965 as Association of Southern Baptist Churches. In 2001 it became a convention and a member of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2004. [2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 461
  2. [2]
    Laura Erlanson, Puerto Rican Baptists’ strategy: Island-wide movement of God, baptistpress.com, USA, April 28, 2006
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