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. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 427 It is officially founded in 1977. Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. XXV According to a census published by the association in 2025, it claimed 500 churches and 85,100 members. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved August 16, 2025
Schools The convention has 40 primary schools gathered in the Baptist Education Agency. Baptist Union PNG, Baptist Education Agency, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. Baptist Union PNG, Ministry Department, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
Health Services The convention has 3 hospitals. Baptist Union PNG, Humanitarian Support, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
References
External links Official Website