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}} '''Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania (KMT)''', formerly Tanganyika Mennonite Church, is a Tanzanian Mennonite conference in [[Tanzania]]. KMT is officially associated with [[Mennonite World Conference]]. In 2006 KMT had 50,560 members in 286 congregations.<ref>"Africa." ''Mennonite World Conference''. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/PDF-PPT/2006africa.pdf (accessed 20 September 2009)</ref>.  
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== History  ==
 
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=== Origins  ===
 
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Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania formally began with the arrival of Lancaster County Pennsylvania missionaries in 1934<ref>"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476.</ref> Elam Stauffer led missionaries in an effort to create a self-sustaining solid church.  
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Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania formally began with the arrival of Lancaster County Pennsylvania missionaries in 1934<ref>"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476.</ref> Elam Stauffer led missionaries in an effort to create a self-sustaining solid church.
  
 
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The church grew, but there were significant culture differences that influenced the way Tanzanians interacted with the church. The creation of churches, schools, hospitals, and community development characterized the early years of mission<ref>Ibid, 476-478.</ref>. The emergence of the East African Revival movement in 1942 had a profound influence on Tanzanians and missionaries alike, calling all to repentance and the breaking down of barriers<ref>Leatherman p. 29.</ref>. By 1950, four Tanzanian pastors were ordained and in 1967 Zedekia Kisare was chosen as the first Tanzanian Mennonite Bishop<ref>Shenk p. 134</ref>. The Mennonite Theological College of Eastern Africa, jointly run with Kenyan Mennonites, began in 1962 and continues today<ref>"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476</ref>.  
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The church grew, but there were significant culture differences that influenced the way Tanzanians interacted with the church. The creation of churches, schools, hospitals, and community development characterized the early years of mission<ref>Ibid, 476-478.</ref>. The emergence of the East African Revival movement in 1942 had a profound influence on Tanzanians and missionaries alike, calling all to repentance and the breaking down of barriers<ref>Leatherman p. 29.</ref>. By 1950, four Tanzanian pastors were ordained and in 1967 Zedekia Kisare was chosen as the first Tanzanian Mennonite Bishop<ref>Shenk p. 134</ref>. The Mennonite Theological College of Eastern Africa, jointly run with Kenyan Mennonites, began in 1962 and continues today<ref>"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476</ref>.
  
 
=== Present  ===
 
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== Annotated Bibliography  ==
 
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*"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." The Mennonite Encyclopedia: Volume V (A-Z). Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1990.  
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*"Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." The Mennonite Encyclopedia: Volume V (A-Z). Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1990.
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*Leatherman, Catharine. "Ye Are God’s Building: The Story of Twenty-five Years in Tanzanyika." Salunga, PA: Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and *Charities, 1959.
 
*Shenk, David W. ''Mennonite Safari.'' Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1974.
 
*Shenk, David W. ''Mennonite Safari.'' Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1974.
  
 
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Revision as of 08:56, 31 August 2010

Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania
Tz-map.gif
Tanzania: World Factbook, 2009[1]

Location

Musoma, Tanzania (Bishops Council's HQ)

Contact information

The General Secretary, P.O. Box 1040, Musoma, Tanzania

Tel: (255) 282620143 Office, email: jumanne_magiri@yahoo.com

Date established

1935

Presiding officers

Bishop. J. Nyagwegwe (Chairperson) & Deacon J. Magiri (General Secretary)

MWC Affiliated?

Yes

Number of Congregations

283 (2006)

Membership

50 560 (2006)

Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania (KMT), formerly Tanganyika Mennonite Church, is a Tanzanian Mennonite conference in Tanzania. KMT is officially associated with Mennonite World Conference. In 2006 KMT had 50,560 members in 286 congregations.[2].

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History

Origins

Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania formally began with the arrival of Lancaster County Pennsylvania missionaries in 1934[3] Elam Stauffer led missionaries in an effort to create a self-sustaining solid church.

Growth

The church grew, but there were significant culture differences that influenced the way Tanzanians interacted with the church. The creation of churches, schools, hospitals, and community development characterized the early years of mission[4]. The emergence of the East African Revival movement in 1942 had a profound influence on Tanzanians and missionaries alike, calling all to repentance and the breaking down of barriers[5]. By 1950, four Tanzanian pastors were ordained and in 1967 Zedekia Kisare was chosen as the first Tanzanian Mennonite Bishop[6]. The Mennonite Theological College of Eastern Africa, jointly run with Kenyan Mennonites, began in 1962 and continues today[7].

Present

KMT currently is largely self-sustaining and embedded in key areas in the country. It is now made up of seven Dioceses.[8]. KMT DIOCESE INFORMATION


KMT’s role is to coordinate and facilitate church activities and involvement in all dioceses. KMT has five dioceses, each led by a Bishop. The following table summarizes the names of the diocese, their headquarters and Bishop:


Diocese
 		Headqurters
 Bishop
Arusha Arusha Joseph Mutorela
Central Dodoma Amos Muhagachi
Eastern Dar-es-Salaam Stephen Mang’ana
Lake Musoma Christopher Ndege
Mwanza Mwanza Joseph Nyakyema
North Mara Shirati John Nyagwegwe
Tabora Tabora Jackson Magangira







Key individuals in church life

[perhaps someone could add birth/death dates for those who are deceased and brief biographical descriptions for any individual that you have information about (e.g, where they lived,how they served the church, their significant contributions, etc]

  • Bishop. Z. Kisare (RIP)
  • Bishop. N. Sarya (RIP
  • Bishop. S. Butengé
  • Bishop. J. Mbeba
  • Bishop. N. Birai(RIP)
  • Bishop. D. Mahemba (RIP)
  • Bishop. S. Mutani
  • General Secretary E.Mauma (RIP)
  • General Secretary. M.Chirangi (RIP)
  • General Secretary.J.Okidi (RIP)
  • General Secretary. M. Kawira
  • General Secretary. M. Nyitambe
  • Treasuer. N.Itinde (RIP)
  • Treasurer. D. Mtoka (RIP)
  • Treasurer. E. Messo
  • Treasurer. Togoro (RIP)
  • Tutor. Mrs R. Igira (RIP)


  • Electronic Resources

Annotated Bibliography

  • "Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." The Mennonite Encyclopedia: Volume V (A-Z). Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1990.
  • Leatherman, Catharine. "Ye Are God’s Building: The Story of Twenty-five Years in Tanzanyika." Salunga, PA: Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and *Charities, 1959.
  • Shenk, David W. Mennonite Safari. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1974.

Citations

  1. ↑ "Tanzania," CIA World Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/small/tz-map.gif (accessed 20 September 2009).
  2. ↑ "Africa." Mennonite World Conference. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/PDF-PPT/2006africa.pdf (accessed 20 September 2009)
  3. ↑ "Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476.
  4. ↑ Ibid, 476-478.
  5. ↑ Leatherman p. 29.
  6. ↑ Shenk p. 134
  7. ↑ "Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476
  8. ↑ Ibid, 478.

Acknowledgments

Annali Smucker compiled much of the information presented here in a student research paper for a spring 2009 Anabaptist History Class at Goshen College.

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