National Union of Baptist Churches

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The National Union of Baptist Churches (Union Nacional de Iglesias Bautistas de Costa Rica) is a Baptist denominational group in the country of Costa Rica.

History

The National Union of Baptist Churches was formed in 1981, when churches withdrew from the Baptist Convention of Costa Rica to continue cooperation with the International Mission Board.

In 1995, the National Union had 17 churches with 1040 members.

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