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 at Shauri Moyo Baptist Church along Jogoo Road. The current president of the Convention is Rev. Bernard Obuya deputized by Rev. Ernest K. Weringe and Rev. Dr. Peter Gitahi.
History The Convention has its origins in an American mission of the International Mission Board in 1956 in Nairobi. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 286 In 1971, the Baptist Convention of Kenya was formally founded. William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 322 According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 3,412 churches and 737,000 members. Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
Schools Baptist Convention of Kenya owns the Kenya Baptist Theological College in Limuru in 1981, Mombasa Baptist High School, and Nyeri Baptist High School. Baptist Convention of Kenya, About, kbtc.ac.ke, Kenya, retrieved October 22, 2022
See also Bible Born again Baptist beliefs Jesus Christ Believers' Church
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External links Official Website