Baptist Convention of Tanzania
AbbreviationBCT
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Origin1971
Congregations1,350
Members2,680,000
Seminaries2
Official websitebct-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.

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]

See also

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

External links

Baptist World Alliance member fellowships
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