Singapore Baptist Convention Explained

Singapore Baptist Convention
Main Classification:Evangelical Christianity
Scripture:Bible
Theology:Baptist
Branched From:Malaysia-Singapore Baptist Convention
Associations:Asia Pacific Baptist Federation, Baptist World Alliance
Area:Singapore
Congregations:37
Members:9,200

The Singapore Baptist Convention is a Baptist Christian denomination in Singapore. It is affiliated to the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation and the Baptist World Alliance.

History

The Convention has its origins in a Chinese mission in 1905.[1] It was established on 28 December 1974.

According to a denomination census released in 2023, it claimed 9,200 members and 37 churches. [2]

The Singapore Baptist Convention consists of 3 Agencies, namely, the Convention Office, the Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Baptist Golden Age Home. The Convention is led by the Executive Director, Rev Dr Bobby Lee Oon Chai.

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Notes and References

  1. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 525
  2. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023