Baptist Convention of Tanzania
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Christian denomination in TanzaniaTemplate:SHORTDESC:Christian denomination in Tanzania
| Baptist Convention 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 |
| Official website | bct-tanzania |
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 denomination census released in 2023, it claimed 1,350 churches and 2,680,000 members. [3]
Schools
It has 2 affiliated theological institutes. [4]
See also
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Baptist Convention of Tanzania, SCHOOLS, bct-tanzania.net, Tanzania, retrieved October 22, 2022
