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Current office

  • General Overseer National · since 2022

Biography

Rev. Dr. Arnold Manase Mollel is a senior Baptist leader whose ministry is characterized by national ecclesiastical leadership, pastoral service, institutional oversight, and commitment to the advancement of the Baptist mission in Tanzania. He currently serves as General Overseer of the Baptists' Church of Tanzania, providing strategic spiritual and administrative leadership to the national Baptist movement.

As General Overseer, Rev. Dr. Mollel provides leadership in guiding the Church's national vision, strengthening cooperation among Baptist congregations, supporting ministry development, and promoting institutional unity. His position requires the coordination of diverse church structures and ministries while maintaining a clear focus on evangelism, discipleship, theological development, leadership formation, and the overall growth of the Baptist Church.

His leadership profile reflects a combination of ecclesiastical governance, pastoral responsibility, Christian leadership, counselling, and organizational oversight. His service within BCT represents an important contribution to strengthening national Baptist leadership and coordinating the Church's mission across Tanzania.

Through his leadership, Rev. Dr. Mollel contributes to the continued development of BCT as a united national Baptist body committed to proclaiming the Gospel, developing Christian leaders, strengthening congregations, and contributing to the spiritual and social transformation of Tanzanian communities.

Roles

  1. General Overseer, National

    2022 to present

Ministry experience

Rev. Dr. Mollel also serves as Senior Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Arusha, demonstrating his commitment to both national leadership and local pastoral ministry. His dual engagement at national and congregational levels provides practical experience in connecting institutional strategy with the realities of local church ministry.

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