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

Temple

On October 1, 2011 the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple was announced by President Thomas S. Monson.

164. Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo (Under Construction)

Location:
Announcement:
Groundbreaking:
 Size:
 Notes:

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 October 2011
12 February 2016[9] by Neil L. Andersen
TBD
Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 1 October 2011[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Find Places of Worship". LDS.org. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  2. ↑ http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/facts-and-statistics/country/democratic-republic-of-the-congo
  3. ↑ "Country information: Democratic Republic of the Congo", 2013 Church Almanac, Deseret News
  4. ↑ Africa, Caribbean Lead the way in LDS Growth [sic]
  5. ↑ "Church Helps Bring Water to African Communities". Luputa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Mormon Life: Global Snapshots. 17 April 2009. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  6. ↑
  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. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ 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

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