Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania
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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 | - | |
| North Mara | Shirati | John Nyagwegwe |
| Tabora | Tabora | Jackson Magangira |
| Shinyanga | Shinyanga | Joseph Nyakyema |
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]
A lot of characters ordained and non-ordained, from within and without Tanzania, have contributed immensely to the present state of the Tanzanian Mennonite Church (KMT) and her institutions. The truth is neither space nor time can suffice a comprehensive list of such people, their profile and detailed account of their individual contributions.
Herein listed, are only few individuals who were entrusted responsibilities at the national level and or beyond:-
- Bishop. Z. Kisare (RIP) : Last Station - Shirati, North Mara Diocese. Was the first African Bishop for the Mennonite Church of Tanzania & Kenya. Best remembered for being reserved and a proponet of peace everywhere.
- Bishop. N. Sarya (RIP :Last station - Bukiroba, Lake Diocese. Was the first Bishop for the Lake Zone (Diocese). A reknown powerful preacher
- Bishop. S. Butengé: Last Station - Dar es salaam, Easten Diocese. A reknown powerful preacher
- Bishop. J. Mbeba: Last Station - Shirati, North Mara Dioces. Known for his efforts to modernize the Church to meet current challenges
- Bishop. N. Birai (RIP) : Last Station - Bukiroba, Lake Diocese. Admired with his administrartive cum accounting skills.
- Bishop. D. Mahemba (RIP) : Last Station Mwanza, Mwanza Diocese. A vigorous reminder of our Anabaptist faith.
- Bishop. S. Mutani: Last Station Shirati, North Mara Diocese. Prominent in striking articulation while communicating to the believers General Secretary. K. Migire : Last Station Shirati Tanzania & Kenya Mennonite Church. Always a character with straight talk for development and defence of equality and justice
- General Secretary E.Mauma (RIP): Last Station Musoma, Tanzania & Kenya Mennonite Church. A jovial man who liked to sing and proper documentation of the necessities in administration.
- General Secretary. M.Chirangi (RIP): Last Station Bukiroba, Lake Zone ( Diocese). Smart in planning & organisational efforts in education & management
- General Secretary.J.Okidi (RIP): Last Station Musoma, Bishops Council. Pushed for Organizational and Development Trainning in the whole Church
- General Secretary. M. Kawira : Last Station Musoma, Bishops Council: Stood for good Church PR and Networking for the Church in Tanzania and abroad
- General Secretary. M. Nyitambe: Last Station Musoma, Bishops Council: Spearheaded the Church Constitutional review to address the contemporary challenges
- Treasuer. N.Itinde (RIP) : Last Station Bukiroba, Tanzania & Kenya Mennonite Church. A peace maker and advocate to good stewardship
- Treasurer. D. Mtoka (RIP): Last Station Bukiroba, Lake Zone ( Diocese). Encouraged and supported Church developmental projects and the Theological College
- Treasurer. E. Messo: Last Station Bukiroba, Tanzania & Kenya Mennonite Church. Promoted accountability on Church funds and properties
- Treasurer. Togoro (RIP): Last Station Bukiroba, Lake Zone ( Diocese). A man who stresses humility and good stewardship
- Tutor. Mrs R. Igira (RIP): Last Station Bukiroba, Domestic Science College. Good humoured and supporter for Women development in the Church
NEWS about KMT:
News Alert: The Tanzanian Mennonite Church (KMT) new Leadership.
The former Secretary for the Tanzanian Mennonite Church (KMT) Youth Organization well known as Umoja wa Vijana wa Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania (UVKMT), Deacon Alfayo Wangwe has reported that, following the recent UVKMT – general conference held in Musoma , the following were elected as the new leaders for the organisation at the national level for the coming period of three years from now.
- Japhet Wangwe - Chairperson
- Okech Mwangwa - Deputy Chairpeson
- Herry Dhudha - Secretary
- Makori Kisare - Depurt Secretary
- Tuma Kazare - Treasurer
In the same pipeline, we are also been notified by the incumbent KMT general Secretary, Deacon Jumanne Magiri that, on the Friday of 03rd September 2010, the KMT (Church) General Conference shall meet in Musoma for deliberation on different crucial development plans and for the general election of Church Leadership for the coming period of three years.
We ask for your prayers and all results shall be posted herein as soon as we receive them.
Reported by: Musuto wa- Chirangi, 01st September 2010.