Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania
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 Tanzania: World Factbook, 2009[1] | |
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Musoma, Tanzania (Bishops Council's HQ) |
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The General Secretary, P.O. Box 1040, Musoma, Tanzania Tel: (255) 282620143 Office, email: jumanne_magiri@yahoo.com |
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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.[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
- 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
- ↑ "Tanzania," CIA World Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/small/tz-map.gif (accessed 20 September 2009).
- ↑ "Africa." Mennonite World Conference. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/PDF-PPT/2006africa.pdf (accessed 20 September 2009)
- ↑ "Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476.
- ↑ Ibid, 476-478.
- ↑ Leatherman p. 29.
- ↑ Shenk p. 134
- ↑ "Kanisa La Mennonite Tanzania." p. 476
- ↑ 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.
