Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico
The Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico (Spanish: Convención de Iglesias Bautistas del Sur de Puerto Rico) (CSBPR) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
History
The convention has its origins in a mission of the North American Mission Board in 1964.[1] It was officially founded in 1965 as Association of Southern Baptist Churches. In 2001 it became a convention and a member of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2004. [2]
See also
- Southern Baptist Convention
- List of state and other conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention
References
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 461
- ^ Laura Erlanson, Puerto Rican Baptists’ strategy: Island-wide movement of God, baptistpress.com, USA, April 28, 2006