Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico

The Convention of Southern Baptist Churches in Puerto Rico (Spanish: Convención de Iglesias Bautistas del Sur de Puerto Rico) (CSBPR) is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

History

The convention has its origins in a mission of the North American Mission Board in 1964.^[1] It was officially founded in 1965 as Association of Southern Baptist Churches. In 2001, it became a convention and a member of the Southern Baptist Convention. ^[2]

See also

• Southern Baptist Convention
• List of state and other conventions associated with the Southern Baptist Convention

References

1. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 461
2. Laura Erlanson, Puerto Rican Baptists’ strategy: Island-wide movement of God, baptistpress.com, USA, April 28, 2006

External links

• Convention of Southern Baptist of Puerto Rico