Paku Karen Baptist Association

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Paku Karen Baptist Association

Classification	Evangelical Christianity
Theology	Baptist
Associations	Karen Baptist Convention, Myanmar Baptist Convention, Myanmar Council of Churches
Headquarters	Taungoo, Taungoo
Origin	1856; 170 years ago (1856)

Paku Karen Baptist Association, also known as Paku Kayin Baptist Association, is a Baptist Christian denomination in Myanmar. It is affiliated with the Karen Baptist Convention.

It is affiliated with the Paku Divinity School, a Baptist theological institute in Taungoo, Bago Region approved by Association for Theological Education in Myanmar.^{[citation needed]}

History

It was founded in 1856 by the American Baptist Mission.

With the departure of American Baptist missionaries from Myanmar, the association has been entirely staffed by nationals. After the PKBA was reconstituted, the first executive secretary was Rev Letta. Now^[when?], PKBA has 150 churches. PKBA headquarters are in Taungoo, Bago Division. There are four regions: Bago Division East, Bago Division West, Karen States and Kayah States.

It had Paku High School, and the first headmaster was Rev Cross (ABM). Today it's No.5 Basic Education High School.

Executive secretaries

Rev Letta (B.Th)
Rev Kooler (B.RE)
Rev. Dr Augustus Spurgeon (B.A (Hons) (UOT, Taungoo)), B.Th (MIT, Yangon), M.Min (TTC, Singapore), D.Min (CRCDS, USA), D.D (ULCM, USA)
Rev Caleb Paw
Rev Paul Htoo
Rev Dr Nee Doh Htoo (current)

Departments

Christian Endeavour Dept (Youth Dept) (CE)
Women Dept
Religious Education Dept (RE)
Evengelical and Mission Dept (E&M)
Minsters Association Dept (MA)
Treasury Dept
Paku Divinity School
Paku Christian Centre
PCSSDD Dept (Development Dept)
Urban Mission Dept (UM)
PKBA Clinic (IDP Project)
Security Department
Facility Department

Compound

Sesquicentennial Hall (Max Cap 1000)
Offices
Football field
Staff Housing
Paku Divinity School
Library
Paku Town Baptist Church
Recreation Center
Hall (Max Cap 400)
Paku Christian Center
2 Boarders

Fellowship

Bwe Karen Baptist Association, Taungoo HQ
Keh Ko Keh Ba Karen Baptist Association, Taungoo HQ
"Central Myanmar Mission". Archived from the original on 2015-04-16.
Anglican Communion: Diocese
Diocese of Taungngu, Myanmar 🇲🇲

References

Universities in Myanmar

Ministry of Education

Arts & sciences universities	Pyay University Taungoo University Myitkyina University Loikaw University Magway University Pakokku University Mandalay University Yadanabon University Mawlamyine University Shwebo University Monywa University Panglong University Taunggyi University Myeik University Dagon University East Yangon University University of West Yangon Yangon University
Degree colleges	Yenangyaung Degree College
Economics institutes	Meiktila University of Economics Monywa University of Economics Yangon University of Economics
Education colleges	Taungoo Educational College Monywa Education College Sagaing Institute of Education Yangon University of Education
Other	University of Foreign Languages, Mandalay University of Foreign Languages, Yangon University of Distance Education, Yangon University of Distance Education, Mandalay Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

Ministry of Health

Medical schools	University of Medicine, Magway University of Medicine, Mandalay University of Medicine, Taunggyi University of Medicine 1, Yangon University of Medicine 2, Yangon
Dental schools	University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay University of Dental Medicine, Yangon
Pharmacy schools	University of Pharmacy, Mandalay University of Pharmacy, Yangon
Nursing schools	Mandalay Institute of Nursing Yangon Institute of Nursing
Medical technology schools	University of Medical Technology, Mandalay University of Medical Technology, Yangon
Public health schools	University of Public Health, Yangon University of Community Health, Magway
Traditional medicine schools	University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay

Ministry of Education (Science and Technology)
(formerly Ministry of Science and Technology)

Technology universities (TU)	Technological University, Hinthada Technological University, Maubin Technological University, Pathein Pyay Technological University Technological University, Taungoo Technological University, Bhamo Technological University, Myitkyina Technological University, Loikaw Technological University, Hpa-An Technological University, Magway Mandalay Technological University Myanmar Institute of Information Technology Technological University, Kyaukse Technological University, Mandalay Technological University, Meiktila University of Technology, Yadanabon Cyber City Technological University, Mawlamyaing Technological University, Sittwe Technological University, Sagaing Technological University, Monywa Technological University, Kalay Technological University, Pakokku Technological University, Kyaingtong Technological University, Lashio Technological University, Panglong Technological University, Taunggyi Technological University, Dawei Technological University, Myeik Technological University, Hmawbi Technological University, Thanlyin West Yangon Technological University University of Information Technology, Yangon Yangon Technological University
Computer universities	University of Computer Studies, Mandalay University of Computer Studies, Yangon Computer University, Pyay Computer University, Taungoo Computer University, Myitkyina Computer University, Loikaw Computer University, Magway University of Computer Studies (Pakokku) University of Computer Studies (Maubin) Computer University, Meiktila Computer University, Thaton Computer University, Sittwe Computer University, Kalay Computer University, Monywa Computer University, Hpa-An
Government technical institutes (GTI)	Yenangyaung Government Technical Institute Government Technical Institute (Mawlamyine)
Polytechnic universities	Polytechnic University, Dawei Polytechnic University, Myeik

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture

Buddhist institutions	International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University State Pariyatti Sasana University, Mandalay State Pariyatti Sasana University, Yangon
Culture universities	National University of Arts and Culture, Mandalay National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon

Other public

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation	Yezin Agricultural University Co-operative University, Thanlyin
Ministry of Transport	Yangon Institute of Marine Technology Myanmar Maritime University
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation	University of Forestry, Yezin
Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development	University of Veterinary Science, Yezin

Private

Non-denominational	British University College Yankin Education College Myanmar Noble College Myanmar Imperial University Victoria University College
Theological	Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary Zomi Theological College Kachin Theological College Myanmar Theological College, Mandalay Karen Baptist Theological Seminary Myanmar Institute of Theology Paku Divinity School McNeilus Maranatha Christian College Chin Christian College

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