National Union of Baptist Churches Costa Rica

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The National Union of Baptist Churches of Costa Rica (Union Nacional de Iglesias Bautistas de Costa Rica) is an association of Baptist Christian churches in 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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