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

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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, two missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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.

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.

In 2011, it was reported that the church had reached a total of 100 congregations in the DRC

Membership History

  • a Cumorah.com - Country Profiles
  • b Actual Membership for January 1 of the respective year

    • 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.

    References

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