Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea

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Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea
Classification Evangelical Christianity
Theology Baptist
Associations Baptist World Alliance
Headquarters Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Origin1977
Congregations500
Members85,100
Hospitals3
Primary schools 40
Seminaries 2
Official website bupng.org.pg

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.

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History

The Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea has its origins in a mission of the Australian Baptist Ministries in 1850. [1] It is officially founded in 1977. [2] According to a census published by the association in 2025, it claimed 500 churches and 85,100 members. [3]

Schools

The convention has 40 primary schools gathered in the Baptist Education Agency. [4]

It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [5]

Health Services

The convention has 3 hospitals. [6]

References

  1. ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 427
  2. ↑ Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. XXV
  3. ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved August 16, 2025
  4. ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Baptist Education Agency, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
  5. ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Ministry Department, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
  6. ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Humanitarian Support, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
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