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Baptist Convention of Namibia
Classification Evangelical Christianity
Theology Baptist
Associations Baptist World Alliance
Headquarters Windhoek, Namibia
Origin1984
Congregations70
Members13,528

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. [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

  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