Singapore Baptist Convention

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.

Singapore Baptist Convention
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
ScriptureBible
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsAsia Pacific Baptist Federation, Baptist World Alliance
RegionSingapore
Branched fromMalaysia-Singapore Baptist Convention
Congregations37
Members9,200
Official websitewww.baptistconvention.org.sg

History edit

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.

References edit

  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

External links edit