Baptist Convention of Eastern Cuba
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Baptist Christian denomination in Cuba
| Baptist Convention of Eastern Cuba | |
|---|---|
| Convención Bautista de Cuba Oriental | |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Origin | 1905 |
| Congregations | 672 |
| Members | 43,506 |
| Official website | cbcor |
The Baptist Convention of Eastern Cuba (Spanish: Convención Bautista de Cuba Oriental) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Cuba. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Santiago de Cuba.
History
The Baptist Convention of Eastern Cuba has its origins in a mission of the American Baptist International Ministries in Santiago de Cuba in 1899.[1] It is officially founded in 1905.[2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 672 churches and 43,506 members.[3]
See also
References
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 171
- ^ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 836
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
