Evangelical Baptist Convention of Argentina
Baptist Christian denomination in Argentina
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The Evangelical Baptist Convention of Argentina (Spanish: Convención Evangélica Bautista Argentina) also known as Evangelical Baptist Confederation (Spanish: Confederación Evangélica Bautista) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Argentina. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Buenos Aires.
| Evangelical Baptist Convention of Argentina | |
|---|---|
| Convención Evangélica Bautista Argentina | |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Origin | 1908 |
| Congregations | 1,216 |
| Members | 85,000 |
| Missionary organization | Agencia Misionera Internacional |
| Aid organization | Red Nacional Amor en Acción |
| Seminaries | International Baptist Theological Seminary in Buenos Aires |
| Official website | confeba |
History
The Convention has its origins in the establishment of the Iglesia del Centro in Buenos Aires by Paul Besson (also known as Pablo Besson), a Swiss missionary in 1883 [1] and an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1903.[2] It is founded in 1908.[3][4] According to a census published by the association in 2024, it claimed 1,216 churches and 85,000 members.[5]
School
The convention has an affiliated theological institute, the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Buenos Aires founded in 1953.[6]
Missionary organization
The Convention has a missionary organization, Agencia Misionera Internacional.[7]
Humanitarian organization
It has a humanitarian organization, Red Nacional Amor en Acción.[8]
