Baptist Convention of Tanzania

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Baptists' Church of Tanzania
AbbreviationBCT
Classification Evangelical Christianity
Theology Baptist
Associations Baptist World Alliance
Headquarters Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Origin1971
Congregations1,391
Members2,690,730
Seminaries 2
Official website bct-tanzania.net

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.

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History

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

It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [4]

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References

  1. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
  2. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
  3. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved accessed July 24, 2024
  4. Baptists' Church of Tanzania, SCHOOLS, bct-tanzania.net, Tanzania, retrieved October 22, 2022