The Baptist Convention of Panama () is a Baptist Christian denomination in Panama. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Burunga.
History The Baptist Convention of Panama has its origins in an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1905. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 2183 It is officially founded in 1959. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 427 According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 117 churches and 4,800 members. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
Schools In 1955, it founded the Panama Baptist Theological Seminary. STBDP, Historia, stbdp.com, Panama, accessed July 24, 2024
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External links Official Website