The Baptist Convention of Nicaragua (Spanish: Convención Bautista de Nicaragua) is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Nicaragua. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Managua.
| Baptist Convention of Nicaragua | |
|---|---|
| Convención Bautista de Nicaragua | |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Managua, Nicaragua |
| Origin | 1937 |
| Congregations | 289 |
| Members | 85,000 |
| Hospitals | Baptist Hospital of Managua |
| Seminaries | Nicaraguan Baptist Theological Seminary in Masaya |
History
editThe Baptist Convention of Nicaragua has its origins in a mission of the American Baptist International Ministries in 1917. [1][2] It is officially founded in 1937. [3] In 1941, it founded the Nicaraguan Baptist Theological Seminary in Masaya, which moved to Managua in 1951.[4] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 289 churches and 85,000 members. [5]
Health Services
editIt is a partner of the Baptist Hospital of Managua, founded in 1930. [6]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 413
- ^ Tania Cerón Méndez, Iglesia Bautista celebra 100 años de fundación en Nicaragua, el19digital.com, Nicaragua, March 16, 2017
- ^ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 288
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Rowman & Littlefield, USA, 2021, p. 433
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ^ Oscar Morales, Hospital privado de Nicaragua invirtió 6 MDD en su cuarto edificio, tn8.tv, Nicaragua, February 8, 2022