Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey

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The Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey, also known as the Baptist Resource Network, is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The convention is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. [1] It is made up of around 315 churches as of 2025.

The convention was set up in 1963 and officially constituted in 1970. [2]

Since 2008, the convention has used the name Baptist Resource Network. [3]

Since 2017, Dr. Barry Whitworth has served as executive director of the Baptist Resource Network.

References

  1. ↑ "PA-S. Jersey - Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania-South Jersey". Southern Baptist Convention. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania-South Jersey Annuals". Southern Baptist Historical Library & Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ Willoughby, Karen L. (November 19, 2013). "Penn-Jersey Bapt. Exec: 'Change is Coming'". Baptist Press. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
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