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Baptist Convention of Tanzania 
Summary
The Baptists' Church of Tanzania formally known as 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.
| Baptists' Church of Tanzania | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BCT |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Origin | 1971 |
| Congregations | 1,350 |
| Members | 2,680,000 |
| Seminaries | 2 |
| Official website | bct-tanzania |
History edit
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 2023, it claimed 1,350 churches and 2,680,000 members. [3]
Schools edit
It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 558
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ^ Baptists' Church of Tanzania, SCHOOLS, bct-tanzania.net, Tanzania, retrieved October 22, 2022
External links edit
- Official Website