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{{short description|Baptist Christian denomination in Ghana}}

{{Infobox Christian denomination
{{Infobox Christian denomination
| name = Ghana Baptist Convention
| name = Ghana Baptist Convention
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| abbreviation =
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| main_classification = [[Evangelical Christianity]]
| main_classification = [[Evangelical Christianity]]
| theology = [[Baptism]]
| theology = [[Baptists|Baptist]]
| orientation =
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| headquarters = [[Accra]], [[Ghana]]
| headquarters = [[Accra]], [[Ghana]]
| congregations = 1,761
| congregations = 1,346
| members = 300,000
| members = 99,988
| hospitals = 2
| primary_schools =
| secondary_schools =
| tertiary = [[Ghana Baptist University College]]
| seminaries =
| website = {{URL|gbconvention.com}}
| website = {{URL|gbconvention.com}}
}}
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==History==
==History==
[[File: Calvary Baptist Church - Shiashie worship service.jpg |350px|thumb|right| [[Worship service (evangelicalism)|Worship service]] at Calvary Baptist Church - Shiashie in [[Accra]].]]
The Ghana Baptist Convention has its origins in a [[Baptist]] mission of [[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] in 1927 in [[Kumasi]]. <ref> GBC, [http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ History of the Ghana Baptist Convention], gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018 </ref> It is officially founded in 1963 as the Ghana Baptist Conference. <ref> GBC, [http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ History of the Ghana Baptist Convention], gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018 </ref> In 1964, it became autonomous from the [[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] and take the name of Ghana Baptist Convention <ref> William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 250</ref>
The Ghana Baptist Convention has its origins in a [[Baptist]] mission of [[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] in 1927 in [[Kumasi]].<ref>GBC, [http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ History of the Ghana Baptist Convention] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129002004/http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ |date=2018-11-29 }}, gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018</ref> It is officially founded in 1963 as the Ghana Baptist Conference.<ref>GBC, [http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ History of the Ghana Baptist Convention] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129002004/http://gbconvention.com/about-us-2/our-history/ |date=2018-11-29 }}, gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018</ref> In 1964, it became autonomous from the [[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] and take the name of Ghana Baptist Convention <ref>William H. Brackney, ''Historical Dictionary of the Baptists'', Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 250</ref>


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According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 1,346 churches and 99,988 members. <ref> Baptist World Alliance, [https://www.baptistworld.org/member-unions/ Members], baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023</ref>
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In 2006, it establishes the [[Ghana Baptist University College]] in [[Kumasi]]. <ref> Amadu Kamil Sanah, [http://www.ghananewsagency.org/features/ghana-baptist-convention-is-rebranding-for-christ-76910 Ghana Baptist Convention is rebranding for Christ], ghananewsagency.org, Ghana, July 7, 2014</ref>


== Media ==
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In 2016, it has 1,761 churches and 300,000 members. <ref> Baptist World Alliance, [http://www.bwanet.org/about-us2/stats Statistics], bwanet.org, USA, retrieved November 26, 2018 </ref>
In 2018, it opened a hospital in the [[Jomoro District]], in [[Western Region (Ghana)]]. <ref> MG, [https://www.modernghana.com/news/883453/nzema-baptist-hospital-opened.html modernghana.com], modernghana.com, Ghana, September 18, 2018 </ref>
It founded the Shalom Broadcasting Network (SBN TV) in 2018. <ref> GNA, [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-Baptist-Convention-resort-to-TV-to-preach-the-word-898072 Ghana Baptist Convention resort to TV to preach the word], ghanaweb.com, Ghana, 19 March 2020 </ref>

==Schools==
[[File: Ghana Baptist University College.jpg|280px|thumb|right| [[Ghana Baptist University College]] in [[Kumasi]].]]
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In 2006, it establishes the [[Ghana Baptist University College]] in [[Kumasi]].<ref> Amadu Kamil Sanah, [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Ghana-Baptist-Convention-is-rebranding-for-Christ-316107 Ghana Baptist Convention is rebranding for Christ], ghanaweb.com, Ghana, July 7, 2014</ref>

== Health Services ==
It founded the Baptist Medical Center in [[Nalerigu]] in 1958.<ref> Amadu Kamil Sanah, [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Ghana-Baptist-Convention-is-rebranding-for-Christ-316107 Ghana Baptist Convention is rebranding for Christ], ghanaweb.com, Ghana, July 7, 2014</ref>
In 2018, it opened a hospital in the [[Jomoro District]], in [[Western Region (Ghana)]].<ref> MG, [https://www.modernghana.com/news/883453/nzema-baptist-hospital-opened.html Nzema Baptist Hospital Opened], modernghana.com, September 18, 2018</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bible]]
* [[Born again]]
* [[Baptist beliefs]]
* [[Worship service (evangelicalism)]]
* [[Jesus Christ]]
* [[Believers' Church]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://gbconvention.com/ Official Website]
* [http://gbconvention.com/ Official Website]


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{{Baptist World Alliance Members}}
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{{Christianity in Ghana}}

[[Category:Baptist denominations in Africa]]
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Latest revision as of 21:47, 21 December 2024

Ghana Baptist Convention
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersAccra, Ghana
Origin1963
Congregations1,346
Members99,988
Hospitals2
Tertiary institutionsGhana Baptist University College
Official websitegbconvention.com

The Ghana Baptist Convention is a Baptist Christian denomination in Ghana. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Accra.

History

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Worship service at Calvary Baptist Church - Shiashie in Accra.

The Ghana Baptist Convention has its origins in a Baptist mission of Nigerian Baptist Convention in 1927 in Kumasi.[1] It is officially founded in 1963 as the Ghana Baptist Conference.[2] In 1964, it became autonomous from the Nigerian Baptist Convention and take the name of Ghana Baptist Convention [3]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 1,346 churches and 99,988 members. [4]

Media

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It founded the Shalom Broadcasting Network (SBN TV) in 2018. [5]

Schools

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Ghana Baptist University College in Kumasi.

In 2006, it establishes the Ghana Baptist University College in Kumasi.[6]

Health Services

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It founded the Baptist Medical Center in Nalerigu in 1958.[7] In 2018, it opened a hospital in the Jomoro District, in Western Region (Ghana).[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ GBC, History of the Ghana Baptist Convention Archived 2018-11-29 at the Wayback Machine, gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018
  2. ^ GBC, History of the Ghana Baptist Convention Archived 2018-11-29 at the Wayback Machine, gbconvention.com, Ghana, retrieved November 26, 2018
  3. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 250
  4. ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
  5. ^ GNA, Ghana Baptist Convention resort to TV to preach the word, ghanaweb.com, Ghana, 19 March 2020
  6. ^ Amadu Kamil Sanah, Ghana Baptist Convention is rebranding for Christ, ghanaweb.com, Ghana, July 7, 2014
  7. ^ Amadu Kamil Sanah, Ghana Baptist Convention is rebranding for Christ, ghanaweb.com, Ghana, July 7, 2014
  8. ^ MG, Nzema Baptist Hospital Opened, modernghana.com, September 18, 2018
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