Peniel Baptist Church (PBC) in Aruba is a Southern Baptist congregation on the One Happy Island of Aruba in the Dutch West Indies or Dutch Caribbean.

The church had its beginnings at the home of Rudolfo Cortes in May 2004.

The founding members included: Pastor Cedric Charles, Suzette Charles, Rudolfo Cortes, Yoleida Cortes, Richard Hernandez, and Nancy Hernandez.

In January 2005, the church moved to its current location in Santa Cruz, which is near the heart or center of the island.

The church is also multi-lingual.  The pastor normally preaches and teaches in English, while one of the Peniel members provides a Spanish translation.  On some occasions, translation to Papiamento is also done.  Occasionally on Sundays, the messages will be in Spanish with an English translation.  Songs are in English, Spanish, Papiamento, and even Dutch.

“That word is the only way to describe what has happened and is happening at Peniel!

Come and join us on this wonderful and challenging adventure!

Yes, COME!  We welcome you and your family!

Peniel Baptist Church (PBC) in Aruba desires that you be free to love and serve Jesus Christ.

The worship of God is a priority.  This we do through our commitment to Him and our service to Him.

At Peniel, we preach, teach, and study the Bible as the Inspired, Inerrant, Authoritative Word of God.   Our fellowships and various activities are fun and exciting.  Not to mention that the Peniel family includes a few of the best cooks on Aruba which result in delicious meals during our various activities!

Peniel is a church that strives to reach out to people in the Aruban community in the hopes of guiding them to a saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Agape love is our challenge, and by the grace of God, we do it!

Yes, COME!  We welcome you and your family to the Peniel Adventure!

Come and visit us.  And we welcome you to become part of the Peniel Family”.

Cedric M. Charles – Pastor, PBC