The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
As of December 31, 2014, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 42,689 members, 12 stakes and 4 districts, 145 congregations,[1] two missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo[2][3]
Currently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks as having the 16th highest LDS growth rate among countries of the world, with an annual growth rate of 13 percent.[4]
History
The LDS Church began in the Zaire in 1986, the first missionaries reaching Kinshasa. The church has grown quickly since then, with the first stake being organised in 1996.
Since establishing itself in the country, the church has played a large role in providing humanitarian aid services in the nation. This has involved installing clean water distribution systems in areas where sanitation and water are low.[5]
In 2011, it was reported that the church had reached a total of 100 congregations in the DRC[6]
Membership History
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 400a |
| 1990 | 1,400a |
| 1994 | 3,400a |
| 1996 | 5,300a |
| 1998 | 6,400a |
| 2000 | 8,197a |
| 2002 | 10,991a |
| 2004 | 14,991a |
| 2006 | 17,074a |
| 2008 | 19,313a |
| 2009 | 20,883b |
| 2010 | 23,615b |
| 2011 | 27,058b |
| 2012 | 30,435b |
| 2015 | 42,689b |
Missions
- Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa Mission
- Democratic Republic of Congo Lubumbashi Mission
Temple
On October 1, 2011 the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple was announced by President Thomas S. Monson.
| 163. Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo (Dedication Scheduled) | |||
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References
- ↑ "Find Places of Worship". LDS.org. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/facts-and-statistics/country/democratic-republic-of-the-congo
- ↑ "Country information: Democratic Republic of the Congo", 2013 Church Almanac, Deseret News
- ↑ Africa, Caribbean Lead the way in LDS Growth [sic]
- ↑ "Church Helps Bring Water to African Communities". Luputa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Mormon Life: Global Snapshots. 17 April 2009. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ↑
- ↑ Cumorah.com- country profiles- Congo DR
- ↑ "Country information: Democratic Republic of the Congo", Deseret News Church Almanac (multiple almanacs from various years), Deseret News
- ↑ "Ground Broken for First Central Africa Temple: Africa now has three temples in development, three more in operation". Newsroom, United Kingdom. LDS Church. 12 February 2016.
- ↑ Walker, Joseph (1 October 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
See also
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ghana
- Religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Christianity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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