Tanzania Profile.pdf - WorldMap

Source: http://www.operationworld.org/country/tanz/owtext.htmlSource: http://www.rc.net/tanzania/tec/tzchurch.htmSource: The Encyclopedia of Christianity. Vol. 5, Si-Z, 310-313. ISBN: 978-0-8028-2417-2.OrthodoxAs of 2009, approximately 200,000 people were part of the Orthodox Church in Tanzania. Thereare 166 communities, including 85 groups who meet in actual church buildings.Source:http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/podup/illuminedheart/american_parish_builds_orthodox_church_in_tanzaniaChristian/EvangelicalAnglicanAnglican Church of Tanzania (formerly the Church of the Province of Tanzania) began in 1864.It is the second largest church in the country. As of 2000 there were 8000 congregations andmore than a million members; 2.65 million people were affiliated with the church.Christian Revival Church Meeting Group began in 1968. As of 1995 they had 30 congregationsand 3000 members; 6000 people were affiliated with the church.Christian Witness Church began in 1968. AS of 1995, there were eight congregations and 250members; 600 people were affiliated with the church.Church of Christ in Africa began in 1957. This church is Anglican and not the same as thechurches of Christ listed below. As of 1995, there were 30 congregations and 3000 members;9000 people were affiliated with the church.The Church of Jesus Christ the Light of the World began in 1967. As of 1995 it had 20congregations and 2000 members; there were 4000 people affiliated with the church.Nomiya Luo Church began in 1929. As of 1995 there were 20 congregations and 2500 members;about 4000 people were affiliated with the church.Tanzania African Church began in 1956. As of 1995 there were five congregations and 300members; 1000 people were affiliated with the church.Source: Source: World Christian Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, 2nd ed. ISBN: 0195103181Source: http://www.operationworld.org/country/tanz/owtext.htmlSource: The Encyclopedia of Christianity. Vol. 5, Si-Z, 310-313. ISBN: 978-0-8028-2417-2.Source: http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/tanzania/anglican-church-of-tanzania.htmlBaptistsBaptist Convention of Tanzania began in 1956. As of 2006 there were 3100 churches with489,000 members.