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 a Baptist Christian denomination 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
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