Baptist Convention of Kenya
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Baptist Christian denomination in Kenya
| 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 |
| Seminaries | 1 |
| 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[edit]
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 census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 3,412 churches and 737,000 members. [3]
Schools[edit]
It founded the Kenya Baptist Theological College in Limuru in 1981. [4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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
