Baptist Convention of Kenya
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| Baptist Convention of Kenya | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BCK |
| Classification | Evangelical Christianity |
| Theology | Baptist |
| Associations | Baptist World Alliance |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Origin | 1971 |
| Congregations | 3,412 |
| Members | 737,000 |
| Official website | baptistconventionofkenya |
The Baptist Convention of Kenya is a Baptist Christian denomination in Kenya. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Nairobi.
History
The Convention has its origins in an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1956 in Nairobi. [1] In 1971, the Baptist Convention of Kenya was formally founded. [2] According to a denomination census released in 2023, it claimed 3,412 churches and 737,000 members. [3]
Schools
It founded the Kenya Baptist Theological College in Limuru in 1981. [4]
See also
References
- ↑ J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 286
- ↑ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 322
- ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
- ↑ Baptist Convention of Kenya, About, kbtc.ac.ke, Kenya, retrieved October 22, 2022
