Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea
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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
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 2025, it claimed 500 churches and 85,100 members.[3]
Schools
The convention has 40 primary schools gathered in the Baptist Education Agency.[4]
It has 2 affiliated theological institutes.[5]
Health Services
The convention has 3 hospitals.[6]
References
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- ↑ 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 August 16, 2025
- ↑ 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
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External links
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