The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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As of January 1, 2012, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 30,435 members, 9 stakes and 3 districts, 107 congregations (73 wards, 34 branches),[1] 2 missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo[2][3]

Currently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks as having the 16th highest LDS Growthrate in the world, with an annual growth rate of 13%.[4]

History

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began in the DR Congo (then 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
  • a Cumorah.com - Country Profiles[7]
  • b Actual Membership for January 1 of the respective year[8]

Missions

Temple

Main article: Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Temple Operating 12,000 sq ft (1,115 m2) 5 acres (20,234 m2) 14 April 2019 Dale G. Renlund[9][10] edit

References

  1. ^ LDS Meetinghouse Locator
  2. ^ "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country", Newsroom, LDS Church, 1 January 2012, retrieved 2013-03-11 {{citation}}: |contribution= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "Country information: Democratic Republic of the Congo", 2013 Church Almanac, Deseret News
  4. ^ Africa, Caribbean Lead the way in LDS Growth [sic]
  5. ^ Mormon church helps bring water to help African Communities
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ Cumorah.com- country profiles- Congo DR
  8. ^ "Country information: Democratic Republic of the Congo", Deseret News Church Almanac (multiple almanacs from various years), Deseret News
  9. ^ "Elder Renlund Dedicates Kinshasa Temple in a Historic Occasion for Latter-day Saints: A key milestone, a blessing for Central Africa". Newsroom. LDS Church. 14 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple: Fourth operating temple in Africa". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 October 2018.

See also

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