Baptists' Church of Tanzania

Baptists' Church of Tanzania
AbbreviationBCT
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Origin1971
Congregations1,391
Members2,690,730
Tertiary institutionsMount Meru University
Seminaries2
Official websitebct-tanzania.net

The Baptists' Church of Tanzania is an denomination of Baptists, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance, in Tanzania. The headquarters is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

History

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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

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It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [4]

Mount Meru University is affiliated.

See also

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References

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  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
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