Baptist Convention of Tanzania

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Baptist Convention of Tanzania
AbbreviationBCT
Classification Evangelical Christianity
Theology Baptist
Associations Baptist World Alliance
Headquarters Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Origin1971
Congregations1,350
Members2,680,000
Seminaries 2
Official website bct-tanzania.net

The Baptist Convention of Tanzania is a Baptist Christian denomination, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance, in Tanzania. The headquarters is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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History

The Baptist Convention of Tanzania started in 1956 by an American mission of the International Mission Board. [1] The Baptist Convention of Tanzania was officially formed in 1971. [2]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 1,350 churches and 2,680,000 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 May 5, 2023
  4. Baptist Convention of Tanzania, SCHOOLS, bct-tanzania.net, Tanzania, retrieved October 22, 2022