Baptist Convention of Tanzania explained

Baptists' Church of Tanzania
Abbreviation:BCT
Main Classification:Evangelical Christianity
Theology:Baptist
Associations:Baptist World Alliance
Founded Date:1971
Headquarters:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Congregations:1,391
Members:2,690,730
Seminaries:2

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

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]

See also

External links

Notes and 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

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