Baptist Convention of Kenya

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Baptist Convention of Kenya (BCOK)
AbbreviationBCK
Classification Evangelical Christianity
Theology Baptist
Associations Baptist World Alliance
Headquarters Nairobi, Kenya
Origin1971
Congregations3,412
Members737,000
Seminaries 1
Official website bcok.org

The Baptist Convention of Kenya is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Kenya. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Nairobi at Shauri Moyo Baptist Church along Jogoo Road. The current president of the Convention is Rev. Bernard Obuya deputized by Rev. Ernest K. Weringe and Rev. Dr. Peter Gitahi.

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History

The Convention has its origins in an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1956 in Nairobi. [1] In 1971, the Baptist Convention of Kenya was formally founded. [2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 3,412 churches and 737,000 members. [3]

Schools

Baptist Convention of Kenya owns the Kenya Baptist Theological College in Limuru in 1981, Mombasa Baptist High School, and Nyeri Baptist High School [4]

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References

  1. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 286
  2. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 322
  3. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
  4. Baptist Convention of Kenya, About, kbtc.ac.ke, Kenya, retrieved October 22, 2022