Baptist Convention of Tanzania
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Christian denomination in Tanzania
| Baptists' Church of Tanzania | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BCT |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | 1971 |
| Congregations | 1,391 |
| Members | 2,690,730 |
| Seminaries | 2 |
| Official website | bct-tanzania |
The Baptists' Church of Tanzania formally known as Baptist Convention of Tanzania is an association of Baptist Christian churches, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance, in Tanzania. The headquarters is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
History
[edit]The Baptists' Church of Tanzania formally Baptist Convention of Tanzania started in 1956 by an American mission of the International Mission Board. [1] The Baptists' Church of Tanzania was officially formed in 1971. [2]
According to a census published by the association in 2024, it claimed 1,391 churches and 2,690,730 members. [3]
Schools
[edit]It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved accessed July 24, 2024
- ^ Baptists' Church of Tanzania, SCHOOLS, bct-tanzania.net, Tanzania, retrieved October 22, 2022