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Today, the Baptists' Church of Tanzania has become one of the country's growing evangelical denominations.

The church in figures

Zones
7
Dioceses
54
Local Churches
More than 1,500
Estimated Members
About 2 million

Our presence today

The Church currently serves the nation through:

  • 1500+ local churches
  • Seven administrative zones
  • Regional and district church structures
  • Bible schools and theological education
  • Health ministries
  • Educational ministries
  • Children's, Youth, Women, Men and Pastors' Wives ministries
  • Evangelism and church planting
  • Community development programmes
  • National and international mission partnerships

The seven zones

  • Northern Zone
  • Coastal Zone
  • Central Zone
  • Southern Highlands Zone
  • Southern Eastern Zone
  • Lake Zone
  • Western Zone

Together these zones cover every geographical region of Tanzania, enabling the Church to minister in urban centres, rural communities, border regions, islands, agricultural areas, mining communities, and tourist destinations.

Our enduring motto, "Injili kwa Wote" (Gospel for All), reflects our commitment to making the Gospel accessible to every person, regardless of age, ethnicity, social background, or geographical location.

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