Baptist Union of Zambia
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Baptist Christian denomination in Zambia
| Baptist Union of Zambia | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Ndola, Zambia |
| Origin | 1975 |
| Congregations | 1,000 |
| Members | 220,000 |
The Baptist Union of Zambia is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Zambia. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Ndola.
History
The Baptist Union of Zambia has its origins in a South African mission of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa in 1924[1] It is officially founded in 1975.[2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 1,000 churches and 220,000 members.[3]
See also
References
- ^ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 3177
- ^ C. Douglas Weaver, In Search of the New Testament Church: The Baptist Story, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 243
- ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
