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Baptist Convention of Namibia

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Baptist Convention of Namibia
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyBaptist
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersWindhoek, Namibia
Origin1984
Congregations70
Members13,528

The Baptist Convention of Namibia is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Namibia. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Windhoek.

History

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The Baptist Convention of Namibia has its origins in a South African mission of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa in 1961. [1] It is officially founded in 1984. [2] According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 70 churches and 13,528 members. [3]

References

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  1. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 405
  2. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 405
  3. ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023