DID YOU KNOW? Today 16th September, Zambian Baptist Historical Society will host a virtual seminar to discuss the History of Ndola Baptist Church (NBC). Our speaker will be Mr. Sepiso Lungwebungu. For details refer to the electronic poster here📷

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY SERENJE—49 YEARS AGO. The first service, at Kalwa, was held in the old Malcolm church building with about forty people in attendance. Fifteen people made their profession of faith on their first meeting. (1974) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

DID YOU KNOW? On Saturday 30th September 2023, Zambian Baptist Historical Society will host a virtual seminar to discuss the History of Woodlands Baptist Church (WBC). Our speaker will be Pastor William Kaili Chanda. For details refer to the electronic poster here📷

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE—59 YEARS AGO. The church at Chamboli called Hokah Mulonda to be their pastor after his graduation from the Seminary in Gwelo. (1964) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUSAKA—56 YEARS AGO. Lazarus Malunga travelled from Matero to Kabwata on the other side of Lusaka to help in planting a church. Initially the congregation met in a classroom at Kamwala Primary School. (1967) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY ZAMBEZI—56 YEARS AGO. Samuwahila and his wife were were sent back to Zambezi as the first national missionary of the area. This was after their Baptism at the Kamuchanga Church in Chingola. (1967) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY MUFULIRA—55 YEARS AGO. The church in Kamuchanga moved to establish another congregation east of Mufulira. Injili Church was founded and Wedson Mwale, was ordained to be the pastor of the church. (1968) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE—59 YEARS AGO. The Church in Chimwemwe was formally constituted, with the adoption of the constitution and the election of deacons and church officers. (1965) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUSAKA— 62 YEARS AGO. The first Baptist Church in Lusaka was started at Chingwele school, in Matero Township. (1962) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY CHILILABOMBWE— 53 YEARS AGO. The church building in Chililabombwe was completed with the assistance of missionary Dick Rader (1971) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE— 54 YEARS AGO. Kitwe Central Church was constituted formally as a body of believers under the leadership of Tom Curtis and the Chambers. (1970) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUANSHYA— 57 YEARS AGO. Missionary Stocks with the help of James Musa and other nationals began services at Mipundu School in Mikomfwa Township of Luanshya and Musa was called to be the Pastor (1967) Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE— 59 YEARS AGO. The church building in Mindolo was fully completed and occupied after intensive visitation in the mining township of Mindolo by Watson Banda, Zeb Moss and their wives (1965). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUANSHYA— 60 YEARS AGO. The Baptist Mission of Central Africa (BMCA) was dissolved and the Baptist Mission of Zambia (BMZ) was organized with Tom Small as the first chairman of the infant mission. Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUSAKA— 52 YEARS AGO. Baptist witness in Chilenje Township began to spread with Tanny Rovah as the first Pastor (Seminary Student). Followed by Baldwin Zulu (Seminary Student) and then Arnot Mulenga (Student). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUSAKA— 53 YEARS AGO. The Lusaka Baptist Churches Association was formed with close to 43 churches. The Association has seen tremendous growth (1971). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE— 59 YEARS AGO. Kwacha Church was started in 1965 by some Bible Way Students who were brought together by Tom Small. In 1968, the church building was completed and dedicated (1968). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY KITWE— 59 YEARS AGO. The Ndeke Congregation started meeting around 1965, when Missionary Tom Small contacted some Bible Way Students in the area to start a Church (1965). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUANSHYA— 56 YEARS AGO. The Mpatamatu church held its first baptism which was conducted by a visiting Pastor. Fifteen (15) first members of the church were baptized (1968). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.

THIS DAY IN ZAMBIAN BAPTIST HISTORY LUSAKA— 51 YEARS AGO. The Chelstone Baptist church building was fully completed and dedicated on July 21, 1973 at a colourful ceremony attended by many sister churches in Lusaka (1973). Source: Dr. Thomas K. Lumba Snr.