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In Africa there are (2006) 20 countries with Anabaptist-related groups officially associated with Mennonite World Conference.[1] The Anabaptist presence in Africa is largely the result of North American Mennonite missionary efforts in the continent that began as early as the 1890s, and in the 20th century grew at an astounding rate. Before 1900 only one Anabaptist congregation existed in Africa with only several dozen members.[2] By 2000 the Anabaptist population in Africa had risen to 405,979.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag The Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Churches in Africa will continue to grow in coming years as the global Anabaptist fellowship continues to become more centralized in the global south.
Countries with Anabaptist Related groups
- ↑ "2006 Mennonite World Conference Directory for Africa," Mennonite World Conference. http://www.mwc-cmm.org/en15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=16 (accessed 22 June 2009).
- ↑ Lapp, John A. and Snyder, C. Arnold, Anabaptist Songs in African Hearts. Intercourse, PA: Good Books, 2006.
