The National Baptist Convention of Venezuela () is a Baptist Christian denomination in Venezuela. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Caracas.
History
The convention has its origins in an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1946 in Caracas.William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 593 It was officially founded in 1951 by 6 churches.Enrique López Alfonzo, Rumbo a sus 70 años: Convención Nacional Bautista de Venezuela, caigaquiencaiga.net, Venezuela, March 1, 2021 In 1956, it founded the Venezuela Baptist Theological Seminary in Los Teques.William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 593 According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 725 churches and 45,000 members.Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
See also Baptist beliefs Believers' Church Born again
References
External links Official Website