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References
- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 427
- ↑ Robert E. Johnson, A Global Introduction to Baptist Churches, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, p. XXV
- ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Baptist Education Agency, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
- ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Ministry Department, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
- ↑ Baptist Union PNG, Humanitarian Support, bupng.org.pg, Papua New Guinea, retrieved October 22, 2022
