Baptist Convention of Nicaragua
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The Baptist Convention of Nicaragua (Spanish: Convención Bautista de Nicaragua) is an Baptist Christian denomination 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
The 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
It is a partner of the Baptist Hospital of Managua, founded in 1930. [6]
See also
References
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