Baptist Convention of Namibia | |
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Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
Theology | Baptist |
Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
Headquarters | Windhoek, Namibia |
Origin | 1984 |
Congregations | 70 |
Members | 13,528 |
The Baptist Convention of Namibia is a Baptist Christian denomination in Namibia. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Windhoek.
History
The Baptist Convention of Namibia has its origins in a South African mission of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa in 1961. It is officially founded in 1984. According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 70 churches and 13,528 members.
References
- William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 405
- William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 405
- Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023