Baptist Union of Trinidad and Tobago

Baptist Union of Trinidad and Tobago Among these ex- slaves were men who were describe as Anabaptist preachers.

Historical Significance
It is safe to say that Trinidadian Baptists’ (who are not “Shouter” persuasion) history dates back to the arrival of the “Merikins” in the years 1815- 1816 (some researchers would suggest that even the Shouters were birthed from the Merikin group). Two hundred years ago a group of former American Black Slaves who had fought on the side of the British as marines in the Ameri

can War (1812- 1814), were given their freedom and parcels of land (16 acres each) in British colonies including Trinidad, Jamaica and Bahamas. They not only brought their culture and faith but also sought to spread their faith to adjoining communities. Due to their distance and the underdeveloped land they inhabited, the Merikins struggled to build the Company churches. Some thirty years later the Baptist Misssionary Society saw the need to visit these struggling Baptist churches and thus began the association with the English (London Baptist) brand of Baptist. As a result of major disagreements regarding worship styles and issues related to structure and education, there was a separation which resulted in the adoption of the names “London Baptist” and “Independent Baptist”. The Independent separated further into other groups such as the Independent Baptist Missionary Union (IBMU) and the Independent International Baptist Church (IIBC). In 1960, the Foreign Mission Board of the Suthern Baptist Convention of the United States of America came to Trinidad and Tobago. They worked closely with the London Baptists to establish churches in the north and south of Trinidad. This relationship also encountered problems and the subsequent departure gave rise to the establishment of the Trinidad and Tobago Baptist Association (TTBA). In 1970, the first attempt at reconciliation and unity was made, the end result being the formation of the Trinidad and Tobago Baptist Federation (TTBF) comprising of London Baptists (BUTT), Independent Baptist Churches (IBMU, IIBC, IBM and MBEBC) and the TTBA.

Executive members of the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship in breakout sessions doing strategic planning. Lead us heavenly Fa...
20/10/2022

Executive members of the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship in breakout sessions doing strategic planning. Lead us heavenly Father lead us.

04/01/2022

The Baptist Union of Trinidad and Tobago extends deepest condolences to Sis Arleen Barrington and Mr Keith Barrington and their family on the passing of their daughter, Aziza.
Aziza will be lovingly remembered as an active member of the Lewis Innis Memorial Baptist Church, an active member of the Baptist Union Youth Ministry, and more recently a member of the Baptist Union Women's Department.
Aziza was kind, helpful, loving, always willing to assist in any area or way possible. This loss will be difficult for the family and many, many friends of Aziza,
May the Lord give the strength and consolation in knowing that she fought a good fight, finished her assignment and is receiving her heavenly reward form Jesus Himself.
Smile on "Ziza"

Haiti needs us again brothers and Sisters
26/09/2021

Haiti needs us again brothers and Sisters

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: We have received word that armed bandits attacked First Baptist Church of Port-au-Prince today during early morning worship. A deacon is reported to have been killed and his wife kidnapped. Would you share this urgent prayer request and pray for this historic Baptist World Alliance church founded in 1836, for the safe release of the church member who has been kidnapped, and for Haiti as they continue to respond to multiple challenges?

The photo was taken during a previous visit by BWA General Secretary Elijah Brown.

14/06/2020

Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing."

May we be known as people of prayer now and always. Make plans to join with Baptists worldwide for a unified hour of prayer at 12:00 pm EDT on Thursday, June 18. Visit bit.ly/30wQ7kk to sign up.

12/03/2019

St Catherine's dance ministered to us all at BUTT Assembly 2019.

Video Credit: Shanice Mc Leod

28/02/2019

Assembly 2019 with our Princes Town Baptist Church Sunday School Choir!!!

VIDEO CREDIT: SHANICE MC LEOD

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#104 High Street
Princes Town
868

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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