The Brazilian Baptist Convention () is a Baptist Christian denomination in Brazil. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Rio de Janeiro. History The Brazilian Baptist Convention has its origins in the establishment of the first Baptist Church in Salvador (Bahia) in 1882, by an American mission of the International Mission Board. It was founded in 1907. According to a denomination census released in 2020, it claimed 9,018 churches and 1,790,227 members. Social programs The Convention coordinates several social programs, through the "Missões Nacionais" especially for the rehabilitation of drug addicts, dance and sports and for young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods and housing orphaned children. Royal Ambassadors The 'Embaixadores do Rei' organization (Royal Ambassadors in English) has a significant presence in the denomination. It is responsible for the missionary and vocational awakening of pastors throughout 70 years of existence in Brazil. Schools It has 3 affiliated theological institutes. See also Bible Born again Baptist beliefs Worship service (evangelicalism) Jesus Christ Believers' Church References External links Official Website Brazilian Royal Ambassadors Website Baptist denominations in South America Evangelicalism in Brazil Baptist Christianity in Brazil